Rice Cooking

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Your guide to perfect rice every time

 

 


ABSORPTION METHOD


You don't have to use weighing scales or liquid
measures and can use a cup or mug in their place.
Use one measure of rice to two measures of liquid.
A standard mug, when filled to the brim, will hold
around four portions of rice in its raw state.

Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and cover the pan
with a tight fitting lid. Leave the rice to cook for
the recommended cooking time.

When the rice is cooked and the liquid absorbed, steam hole's
can be seen on the rice's surface.

To serve, fluff with a fork.
   
TIP!
A standard mug, when filled up to the brim
with raw rice will give two-four portions of cooked rice.
 

 

 

 

 FREE SIMMER METHOD

 
I Bring 1.4 litres (2 ¼ pints) of liquid to a full, rolling
boil in a large saucepan. Add 250 g (9 oz), a four-portion
size, or mug of rice. Bring back to the boil, then simmer,
uncovered for the recommended cooking time.
When the rice is cooked, drain off the water using a sieve.
 

  TIP!
It is not necessary to rinse any American-grown rice
either prior to, or after cooking, as it is an extremely
clean product produced to the highest standards. Rinsing
merely washes away valuable nutrients. Use the handy
cooking chart given on The Rice Cooking Chart
for measurements and cooking times for all methods and
rice types.
 

 

 

 

MICROWAVE METHOD


Using the absorption method measures, put the quantities into a
deep glass, ceramic or microwave dish with its own lid.
Stir once, cover and cook, on full power, for the recommended time.
Remove the dish and allow it to stand, still covered, for 10 minutes.
Remove the lid and fluff the rice prior to serving.


TIP!
Freeze cooked rice in single portions by the 'open freeze' method.
Pack rice into cups and un-mould on to baking tray. When frozen, transfer
into freezer bags.

Or to keep separate, place cooked rice on a baking tray and spread to a
shallow layer. Place in freezer until rice is frozen. It can than be
'poured' into freezer bags.

 


 

by admin last modified 2006-12-01 15:17