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!
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 …
Fried rice is one of the easiest dishes to cook once you get the hang of it! However, balancing the saltiness is always a tricky part. Apart from just salt, you have to add sauces, which are also high in sodium. So, what are you supposed to do when you end up with fried rice …
After reading multiple recipes, are you feeling confused about the order of fried rice ingredients? Do you wonder what the right fried rice order is? Fried rice contains many ingredients, both wet and dry. I came across several variations in the order of making fried rice while reading the recipes. Some added vegetables first, whereas …
A stainless steel pan is perfect for making stews, sauces, and so much more! However, have you wondered if you can cook fried rice in a stainless steel pan? Professional chefs and home cooks alike flaunt their beautiful woks while stir-frying fried rice. Yet, I remember when I didn’t own one and wanted to cook …
The case of fried rice remains a mystery to many. Do you have to deep-fry or stir-fry it? Do you boil rice before frying it? I had the same unending questions as an amateur cook until I read about fried rice and tried countless recipes. I learned that, unlike other fried items, you don’t deep-fry …
Do you love to add crispy rice noodles on top of your dishes? Are you curious about how to make them crunchy without all the excessive oil? If you check most recipes for crispy rice noodles, you may only find the deep-frying method included. This method became an issue when I swore off fried food, …
If you’ve eaten a fried rice dish at a Chinese restaurant and wondered why it tastes so much better than the home-cooked version, it’s probably because of MSG. Monosodium glutamate, or MSG, is a common and controversial flavor enhancer in many Asian dishes, including fried rice. It’s mainly famous for adding a mouth-watering (literally) umami …
Have you come across recipes that require frying rice before cooking? Do you often wonder why you should fry rice before cooking when you can just boil it? While I was reading a few recipes, I found a unique rice preparation method known as the pilaf method. In this cooking style, you must fry and …