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 …
I remember the first time I cooked fried rice. It turned out so mushy that you could’ve mistaken it for porridge! It kept happening every time I cooked fried rice, and I started feeling disheartened that I would never master this dish. So, I decided to find an answer for how to fix mushy fried …
Most people don’t know the differences between fried rice, pulav, and biryani. In fact, I struggled with it when I first started cooking, too. They just seemed like fancy rice dishes to me, with little to no difference. However, many differences came to light once I cooked these dishes! The main differences between fried rice, …
Have you encountered the two kinds of sesame oil varieties, toasted sesame oil and sesame oil? Do you wonder which one goes better with fried rice? As an indecisive person, I always struggled between choosing toasted sesame oil vs sesame oil for fried rice. I finally took matters into my own hands and cooked fried …
During my university days, I often cooked rice in bulk and stored it in the fridge. This way, I never had to worry about cooking on the most hectic days! The only drawback to storing rice in the fridge was that it turned dry, chewy, and clumpy. However, the good news is that, through trial …
Do you wonder if there’s any other way to store raw rice except in the pantry? How about a refrigerator or freezer? When I first became independent and got my own kitchen, I kept rice in my pantry until a bunch of annoying bugs decided to invade and ruin it! I knew I couldn’t go …
Do you often wonder how to make restaurant-style fried rice? If so, you might have read several online suggestions regarding the best methods. When I first became obsessed with making the perfect fried rice at home, the one tip I always saw was to fry day-old rice. The questions in my head were endless. After …