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!
I can feel your disappointment all the way from here. Cooking perfect fluffy rice using a rice cooker was supposed to be foolproof, right? It’s the best way to go about achieving that fluffy result all the time. It shouldn’t be sticking at the bottom of the rice cooker! So, why now? Incorrect Water-to-Rice Ratio …
It’s Japanese night. So evidently, dinner plans were supposed to be homemade sushi rolls. You’ve been looking forward to it the whole day, too. But what you have right now is a plate of mushy rice rather than the expected sticky sushi rice. So why is your rice less sticky and a crumbly mess? Using …
Patience is a virtue, right? But right now, it might just be another meaningless word. Not after your perfect fluffy rice expectations have been snatched from you. Now, you’re only left wondering why your rice is not cooking and taking long. But don’t give up just yet, Foodies. Wait until you finish reading this article …
At first glance, pink rice can be mesmerizing and fascinating. But once the awe dies down, you’ll be asking questions like, “Why is my rice turning pink?” “Did I cook it wrong?” “How do I fix it?” “Is it spoiled?” Let’s unravel that big why, shall we? Bacterial Contamination The discoloration is typically caused by …
It can be disappointing to be met by clumpiness when all you wanted was fluffy perfection. This is especially true after a long day of dealing with responsibilities. Because truly, is eating good food that much of an ask? It’s the reward you’ve been looking forward to all day long. But now, what’s in front …
You’ll never convince me otherwise—rice in tacos is just perfect. I’ve been doing this non-traditional combination for as long as I can remember. And if there’s one piece of advice I would give to anyone who also wants to put rice in tacos… Not all rice is the same. So, it’s time to talk about …
Many recipes suggest that you can use any type of rice for lemon rice soup. Well, sure, you can. But that doesn’t mean you should. The rice you should choose for this dish depends on the kind of soup you’re aiming for. In this post, I’ll mention the top 3 rice varieties for Avgolemono, depending …
Loco moco pretty much defines my ideal comfort meal. It features a beef patty (a classic favorite), gravy (my childhood dream sauce), fried egg, and, of course, a bed of rice. But speaking of rice– don’t just use the cheapest bag of rice you can find for loco moco. This dish tastes best when you …
Have you ever cooked rice expecting a heavenly aroma, only for it to smell bad afterward? I’m a sensitive person when it comes to smell. So when an especially bad odor hits my nose, I’m propelled to take action. I’m also no stranger to questions like “Why does my rice smell bad?” Been there, asked …
Is cooking the perfect fluffy white rice too much to ask for? Are we reaching for the stars here? It can be frustrating to spend all that time cooking only to end up with a plate of broken grains (and dreams). Because instead of eating good food right now, you’re left with questions to dine …