Welcome to the fragrant and enticing world of rice, a grain that’s been cooked and enjoyed by humans for millennia. Here, you’ll learn all about various types of rice and how to cook them to perfection. You’ll also gain insight into special preparation techniques and the science behind them.
If you aren’t sure whether risotto is a specific type of rice or the name of a recipe, we’ve got you covered. Likewise if you’ve purchased a rice cooker and don’t quite know what to do with it. Seasoned home chefs who want to pick up a few tips about how to make the perfect fried rice will also come away from these pages with fresh insight.
From brown rice to basmati, this section includes everything you’ve ever wanted to know about rice. Feel free to leave your comments in the sections below the articles so we’ll know how your results turned out!
Have you ever wondered how to make congee with leftover rice? Is it even possible to get the same consistency and texture? Congee requires cooking rice in extra water for almost an hour to get that creamy porridge texture. However, I found that leftover rice can also be used to make congee, cutting down the …
Are you tired of eating plain brown rice? Are you wondering how to season brown rice within a few minutes? The first time I ate brown rice, I almost swore to never eat it again because of its bland taste and texture. However, I found many ways to season brown rice and make it tasty. …
Do you have a lot of leftover brown rice at home? Are you thinking about how to reheat brown rice the next day? Is it even safe to reheat brown rice? Many people avoid reheating brown rice because of its chewy texture. They believe that the rice may turn chewier on reheating. The truth is …
Is Chipotle brown rice your usual order for a healthy meal? Are you curious about how to make Chipotle brown rice at home? Well, I have found the best recipe for you! The first time I ate Chipotle brown rice, I couldn’t believe that brown rice could also taste so good. The restaurant’s recipe did …
Do you wonder whether to soak brown rice, why it’s beneficial, or how long to soak brown rice? Soaking brown rice is as easy as it can get, but its benefits are worth knowing. Once I got to know them, soaking brown rice became a mandatory part of my cooking process! You just need to …
Are you thinking about making sticky brown rice at home? Wondering how to make brown rice sticky by following quick and easy steps? I have got you covered! Sticky brown rice is my guilty pleasure because of how unique it is. It combines various flavor profiles, ranging from sour to sweet, and requires little effort. …
Minute rice is pre-cooked and then dehydrated. It often has a mushy texture and lacks flavor. How do you make minute rice taste better? Make minute rice taste better by cooking it in broth to infuse flavor. Use it as a base for fried rice or stir-fry. Turn it into sweet rice pudding, or combine …
In many places, families let rice sit out for hours after cooking. Some even leave a pot of rice out overnight and eat it the next day. Is rice left out for three hours still safe to eat? Rice left out for three hours is not safe to eat. After two hours, bacteria spores begin …
The internet contains many recipes for stuffed peppers that call for uncooked rice. But stuffing peppers with uncooked rice often creates mushy peppers or crispy rice. Using cooked rice in stuffed peppers is a much better choice. Uncooked rice in stuffed peppers typically doesn’t have enough time or enough moisture to cook thoroughly. Partially or …
Do you want to try brown jasmine rice? Are you curious about how to cook long-grain brown jasmine rice? Brown jasmine rice is god-sent for those who don’t like regular brown rice’s chewy texture and nutty taste. Even though I love regular brown rice, I keep a few packs of brown jasmine rice reserved for …