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rice cooker - rice sticking together
On Thu, 15 Jul 2004 21:17:12 -0700,
wrote:
> My expierence:
> I HATE STICKY RICE!!!!! Everybody in my family loves the crap.
> I was given a really nice, small, rice cooker. It ALWAYS turned out
> sticky rice! EVERY rice cooker I've ever used ALWAYS turned out sticky
> rice.
I live sticky rice, but not mushy rice. Are you using long
grain, medium... what type?
>
> Well I boil the water first (on the stove) then pour the water and the
> rice (unwashed [see note below]) both into the rice cooker. The water
> is about 1" above the rice. Put on the lid and push the button.
> When it's done I fluff and it's perfect. EVERY time. I've added some
> boullion powder and a little butter. It still turns out perfect.
That's too much trouble. If you want fluffy long grained
rice, put the amount of rice you want into a very large pot
filled with water (top off). Bring to a boil and boil your
rice for 10 minutes or until it just begins to "pop". Now
drain thoroughly and put back on the lowest heat with the
top on for another 10 minutes or until dry. Fluff with a
fork.
>
> [Note: I have washed rice for over 10 minutes and given it just a lick
> and a promise with water, it doesn't matter the crap turns out like
> fricking glue!]
You don't need to prewash modern rice. It's not dirty.
If you want "fluffy", begin with long grained rice and not
too much water... I fill my rice cooker with water about
half an inch above the rice. Otherwise, long grained (or
any other type of rice for that matter) is just plain mushy.
If this continues to be a problem, I suggest using converted
rice. It's very hard to mess up.
Practice safe eating - always use condiments
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