How to cook rice: the main rules and secrets

The most important information on the basic product types, proportions, preparation time and other features risovareniya. As a bonus - a recipe for sushi rice.

Training

If you want to cook crisp rice before cooking it should be rinsed under cold water. So you get rid of the starch, which is responsible for the stickiness. Wash the rice about five times or more, until the water runs clear. The most convenient way to perform this procedure using a small sieve.

For the preparation of some dishes, such as risottoWe need a glutinous rice. In this case, it is not necessary to wash it. In an extreme case it is possible to limit a rinse to wash away all the excess.

Figure welded to faster, you can soak for 30-60 minutes. Then the cooking time will be reduced by almost half. However, in this case it is better to reduce the amount of water used for cooking.

proportions

Usually it is considered that for the preparation of rice you need twice as much water. But this is the approximate proportion. It is better to measure the volume of water based on the type of rice:

• for dlinnozornogo - 1: 1.5-2;
• for srednezornogo - 1: 2-2.5;
• for kruglozornogo - 1: 2.5-3;
• for parboiled - 1: 2;
• to brown - 1: 2.5-3;
• for wild - 1: 3.5.

Be sure to read the instructions on the packaging. The manufacturer knows exactly what treatment was subjected to rice, and suggests the optimal amount of water for him.

Measure the rice and water measuring cup - so much more convenient. Standard portion per - 65 ml of dry rice.

Dishes

Rice is better to cook in a pan with a thick bottom: in it the temperature is evenly distributed. You can also cook rice in a large frying pan. Pilaf cauldron traditionally used.

cooking rules

If you cook the rice in a pan, first bring salted water to a boil and then pour it in the rump. Stir the rice once to grains of not sticking to the bottom. Then wait until the dish starts to boil, reduce heat to low and cover the pan with a lid.

During cooking, do not lift the lid - otherwise the rice will be prepared for longer. If you want a pic to crumbly, not mix it (except for the first time). Otherwise grains will break down and release the starch.

The average cooking time depending on the type of:

• for white rice - 20 minutes;
• for parboiled rice - 30 minutes;
• for brown rice - 40 minutes;
• for wild rice - 40-60 minutes.

When the rice is cooked, remove it from the heat and let stand for 10-15 minutes under the lid. If the rice is finished there is water, drain it and cover the pan with a dry towel: it absorbs any excess moisture.

If you cook rice in a frying pan, use pans with a diameter of 24 cm, high sides and lid. Rice cooked in it almost the same as in the pot, except one nuance: the seeds need to pre-fry quickly on vegetable oil. Do this for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to grains of butter covered: while rice is crumbly. Then it must pour boiling water and cook as described above.

seasonings

Rice is good that the taste is always possible to change a bit. For example, using the following Condiments:

• saffron;
• curry;
• cardamom;
• cumin;
• caraway;
• cinnamon;
• carnation.

Spices are added to the water during cooking or in a ready-made dish.

Also, the rice may be supplemented by the taste of herbs, citrus zest or weld not on the water, and the meat or chicken broth.

Bonus: how to cook rice for sushi

1. Sushi, a special Japanese rice. Replace it in the usual kruglozornym.
2. Before cooking rice should be cleaned 5-7 times. Surfaced grains better throw.
3. Fig fill washed with cold water in a ratio of 1: 1.5. In a saucepan, you can add a piece of nori seaweed to taste, but before boiling them to delete.
4. Rice is cooked under the lid: to boil - over medium heat, then - at a minimum of about 15 minutes. After the need to remove the rice from the heat and let it stand for another 15 minutes.
5. Cooked rice you need to spice up a special dressing. For its preparation pour into a separate saucepan 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, add 1 teaspoon sugar and 1 teaspoon of salt, and heat the mixture at medium heat until complete dissolution of the bulk ingredients.
6. Put the rice into a wide bowl, pour the sauce and mix gently a wooden spatula. After this cool down and start making sushi.

Do you know other ways to cook delicious rice? Share your secrets and recipes in the comments.