If I could only eat one type of rice forever, I would choose Basmati rice. It’s fluffy, aromatic, and perfect for almost all rice-based dishes! Yet, when it comes to its preparation, we all have that one question – should you wash Basmati rice before cooking? You should wash or rinse your Basmati rice at …
Do you own a Zojirushi cooker? Are you wondering how to use it for cooking basmati rice? I purchased a Zojirushi rice cooker just a few months ago. I was planning a huge feast for my birthday and wondered if I could just cook basmati rice inside it. However, the risk was huge! What if …
Basmati rice is my go-to variety for cooking most rice-based dishes! In addition to being great for your everyday meal, it’s also one of the most popular rice varieties for more extravagant dishes like biryani or pilaf. Now, you might wonder, what is so special about basmati rice? Basmati rice is famous for its aroma, …
Do you often make more risotto than required? Are you bad with measurements and always end up with too much rice? Do you wonder how many cups of risotto rice per person is needed? Risotto produces the best results with medium-grain rice varieties like Arborio and Carnaroli. These grains look tiny, and if you use …
Do you think that paella rice looks like risotto rice? Is paella rice the same as risotto rice? I always got confused between paella rice varieties and risotto rice varieties. After all, they look similar due to their short and round characteristics. They also have a high starch content responsible for turning them sticky after …
Calrose rice is a staple in many American households. You can use it for soups, salads, and even sushi! However, what if you want to use it for Italian dishes? Can you use Calrose rice for risotto? Since Calrose rice has many similarities to Arborio rice, I decided to cook risotto with it. It turned …
Risotto always needs raw, fresh rice grains. However, what if you want to use leftover rice for it? Can you make leftover risotto rice? Out of desperation, I have used leftover rice once to make a risotto. The process remained the same as I added olive oil, garlic, mushrooms, and broth to the cooked rice. …
Jasmine rice is famous for its fragrance and fluffy texture. I have always especially loved using it in Asian dishes, like fried rice. However, what about Italian dishes? Can you use jasmine rice for risotto? I tried it myself and realized that it has its limitations. Most professional chefs do not recommend jasmine rice for …
Do you love the mustard sauce served in Japanese and Chinese restaurants? Are you thinking of preparing it at home? An old friend took me to this Japanese steakhouse near her place last week. I had the best meal of my life when they served the fried rice with a unique mustard sauce. After that …
Do you salivate at the mere sight of Chinese fried rice? Do you need help with making restaurant-style fried rice? Well, I have you covered with this Chinese cooking demystified fried rice. Chinese cooking is a beautiful combination of flavors cooked quickly at high heat. Sadly, I was never good with speed, making this cooking …