How to make perfect rice
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Simon Rimmer checks out different rice grains and cooking methods.
Every region, especially within Asia and the Mediterannean has its favourite style of cooking rice.
Short-grained varieties are best for risottos and creamy puds; basmati for biryanis and pilafs, while glutinous rice with its sticky texture is ideal for South East Asian dishes.
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Short-grained varieties are best for risottos and creamy puds; basmati for biryanis and pilafs, while glutinous rice with its sticky texture is ideal for South East Asian dishes.
Read more about: Different types of rice
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Simon concentrated on main meals. Would like to see different ways of cooking rice for dessert and which is the best rice to use.
Cooking rice in a pan - there are too many variables and it can easily go wrong and you end up with mushy and soggy rice! So, how to make perfect rice? Buy a rice cooker, simply add the rice and water and press a button...hey presto the rice is perfect every time! With better rice cookers like Zojirushi there is a timer function and different settings for cooking brown, sushi, white rice, a setting for sweet rice and porridge too. It really couldn't be easier.
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