Help! I can’t cook rice!

dbrookf

Thank you all - some great advice!

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

Best rice is put into a sieve, then rinsed and rubbed between your fingers and then left to sit for a while before tipping into the pan and water added (either method - 2:1 in volume or to your first knuckle). Then once it is boiling and there are little dents all over the surface, put the lid on and turn the heat off.

And, if you have sticky rice/residue left in the pan, leave it on the side overnight to dry out rather than washing it up immediately. You'll be able to quickly swipe it into the bin in the morning and then it's just a quick clean.

Blackbeard_of_Perranporth

dbrookf wrote: »

My basmati rice always ends up soggy and mushy - what am I doing wrong?! Any foolproof methods please?

Your using BasCrappi rice, which is overpriced and actually mostly long grain.

ALWAYS USE LONG GRAIN. Long grain rice is far cheaper!

1/4 cup per per person. I cup water per person.

Boil water. Add rice. Simmer good for twelve to fifteen minutes

Drain. Rinse with boiling water.

Job Done!

Dizzy_Ditzy

Always rinse the rice in cold water before putting into boiling water. Give it a very good rinse. Stir once or twice to ensure no rice stuck to the bottom. Let it do its thing until about 2-3 minutes before the end of the recommended cooking time. Drain and leave with the lid on for a further 2-3 mins. Fork and serve

Perfect rice every time

nannywindow

I use the Delia Smith method for perfect rice and I cook it in a wok. HTH

thorsoak

My method? 1 (small) cup rice, 2 cups cold water - enough for 3 people.

Put rice & water into pan with good fitting lid, bring to boil, boil for 1 minute, then turn off. Leave on the hob, do not remove lid for 20 mins - give it a stir and bingo - nice fluffy rice!