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!
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 …
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 …