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How do you cook perfect rice? (self.food)

submitted 1 year ago by TheOtherJake to c/food

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Tell me the details like what makes yours perfect, why, and your cultural influence if any. I mean, rice is totally different with Mexican, Chinese, Indian, Japanese, and Persian food just to name a few. It is not just the spices or sauces I'm mostly interested in. These matter too. I am really interested in the grain variety and specifically how you prep, cook, and absolutely anything you do after. Don't skip the cultural details that you might otherwise presume everyone does. Do you know why some brand or region produces better ingredients, say so. I know it seems simple and mundane but it really is not. I want to master your rice as you make it in your culture. Please tell me how.

So, how do you do rice?

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[–] effingnerd 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Rinse rice, cook in boiling water until al dente (10ish minutes for me), drain well, return to the still hot pot to stream off for a minute, then serve.

Tldr cook it like it's pasta.

[–] zesty 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I find it's hard to avoid the rice being a bit wet with this method, and it's also very easy to overcook it. It's super easy though, so I usually do it this way anyway.

[–] effingnerd 3 points 1 year ago

I don't find it to be too wet, personally. I think a minute or two sitting in the hot pan after draining it helps to alleviate this.