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!
Cooking rice is sacred in my childhood home. It’s a rite of passage passed on from one offspring to the next. So, on one fine day at the ripe age of 12, I was tasked with cooking the family’s rice for lunch. You can already guess what happened. I burnt it despite being so confident …
Whoever said cooking rice is easy… must be Asian. And supposedly, it should be. But take it from me (yes, I’m Asian), cooking rice can be trickier than it looks. Cooking it time and time again doesn’t guarantee that rice will always come out fluffy. There are bound to be a few hiccups here and …
I’m not too familiar with cooking dishes from Caribbean cuisine. Except for pelau, Trinidad and Tobago’s popular one-pot meal. I’m lowkey an expert at cooking this rice dish despite living so far from the West Indies. The secret? It’s knowing which rice to use, which we’ll cover right now! Top Rice Variety for Pelau: Parboiled …
Plov was my very first introduction to Central Asian cuisine. Guess what– I loved my first Plov experience so much that since then, I’ve already cooked the dish countless times! Not to brag or anything, but I have zero plov fails recorded. Wanna know my secret? Choosing the right rice for the dish! Best Rice …
The rice pudding I grew up eating requires Arborio rice to achieve its ideal creamy texture. But if you’re making kheer, India’s version of rice pudding… Sticky rice varieties won’t do the trick. Let me share the best rice for kheer instead. Top Rice Variety for Kheer: Basmati Rice The aromatic and long-grain Basmati rice …
Korean food is not only delicious, but also remarkably easy to prepare. In fact, you just need one type of rice to cook most of the popular Korean dishes. Wondering which rice that is? Keep reading! Best Rice Variety for Korean Food: Japanese Short-Grain Rice The rice that Koreans typically use for their dishes is …
Indian cuisine might seem complex at first glance. But here’s a fun fact: you can make most, if not all, popular Indian dishes using just two types of rice! And the best part is… Which of these rice varieties you should use simply depends on whether you’re cooking dishes from North or South India. Best …
Nasi Goreng is not just Indonesia’s favorite street food; it’s also the country’s national dish. But guess what? You don’t need to wander the streets of Indonesia to get an authentic taste of this amazing fried rice. You can whip up a delicious Nasi Goreng in the comfort of your own kitchen. Just make sure …
The traditional name for Puerto Rican Rice is Arroz con Gandules. This literally means “rice with pigeon peas.” The two main characters of the dish. But which rice should you actually use for Puerto Rican Rice? That’s what we’ll cover in today’s post! Best Rice: Parboiled Long-Grain Rice The ideal Puerto Rican rice has well-seasoned …
So, short-grain rice isn’t as widely available as its long-grain counterpart. It’s not entirely difficult to come by, but it will require more research and effort. You’ll have to look for Asian grocery stores. You may even have to visit places with significant Asian populations. But what if both of those aren’t anywhere near you? …