In article >,
Melba's Jammin' > wrote:

> In article dth>,
> "The Ranger" > wrote:
>
> > Melba's Jammin' > wrote in message
> > ...
> > [snip recipe]
> > > That's equal amounts of water and rice? (or nearly so)
> >
> > Clan Ranger doesn't add equal parts but that's because the daughter-units
> > don't like al dente rice.
> >
> > > Is that correct? It's what I will do, but it seems off. I'm using
> > > arborio rice.
> >
> > Stick with the instructions printed on the package. They've already guinea
> > pigged the best result for their product on the unsuspecting. HWSRN
> > shouldn't be forced to be part of your nasty experiments! (Unless beets are
> > involved.)
> >
> > The Ranger
>
> Dude!! I followed the recipe (for a change) and, believe it or do not,
> 3-1/2 cups liquid was *perfect* for the 3-and-a-titch cups of arborio.
> I would not have believed it.

In my experience, chicken gives up some liquid when cooked like this.
And don't forget the cup of tomatoes.

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA