How to Cook Rice

How to Cook Rice How to Cook Rice Cooking rice is one of the tasks that you need to do every day. But cooking it just well every time does not always happen. Often problems like overcooked rice sticking to the bottom of the utensil or burning of the rice takes place. If you want to avoid these situations, then here are some instructions that will help you to cook rice perfectly well:

Instructions on How to Cook Rice

Prior to cooking, it is always preferable to soak the rice in cold water for 30 to 40 minutes.
Now wash the rice properly. Continue to rinse the rice till you notice the water is clear and not foggy.
Now take one cup of rice into a pot and pour one and a half cup of cold water into the pot.
Put the pot on medium to high flame and allow it to heat.
Once you notice the rice coming to a rolling boil (when large bubbles are formed on the pot surface that cannot be dissipated by stirring) turn down the flame to minimal and continue to heat for next five to seven minutes. During this time you can place a lid over the pot.
After five minutes are over, turn off the flame. Do not remove the lid from the pot; instead place a paper towel between the pot and the lid to prevent moisture build-up. Leave the pot untouched for next few minutes.
Now your rice is fully cooked and ready to be eaten.

Important points to Remember

Rinsing of rise is important because it helps to remove impurities and starch, with just protein intact, thus making it nutritionally high.
While cooking rice, the rolling boil is vital because it results in steam build up that completely cooks the rice without it being placed over an open flame.
For better results, make use of longer grain rice.
In case you find that the rice needs to be cooked a little more, then all you need to do is to pour some hot water to the pot. Cover it with the lid and wait for few minutes. Make sure that you add not more than ¼ cup of water. The hot steam within the pot will cook the rice.
If you want to add a bit pf variety, you can use scented rice. Scented rice requires lesser quantity of water and takes less cooking time than other types of long grain rice.