jimmy two times Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 How do you cook rice so that it doesn't stick and clump together? It always does this when I cook rice. Is there a tip? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9010-sticky-rice/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Many many tipsI have followed them allsometimes they worked sometimes they didn't Bought a rice cooker in dulwich diy. Sorted. Every time. Do it Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9010-sticky-rice/#findComment-272954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dulwichmum Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Apparently you rinse rice properly four times, then for every cup of rice, boil it in a cup and a half of water. When the rice comes to the boil, the water should be level with the rice and you remove it from the heat and leave the lid on, until the rice is soft and the water is all evaporated. I learned this from a lovely Indian friend when I was living in halls as a student.I havent cooked myself for years (clearly), so I don't know if it still works...;-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9010-sticky-rice/#findComment-272959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAL9000 Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 1 part Basmati (or Patna) rice.2 parts water (by volume).Salt to taste.Add a dash of Turmeric powder for yellow rice (optional).Bring to the boil in a covered saucepan and simmer on medium heat until the rice is slightly wet.Remove from heat and stand on insulated surface (i.e. a folded tea towel) to steam for approx. 15 minutes or until dry.While standing, use a fork to fluff the rice initially and occasionally thereafter.Result: perfect fluffy rice every time. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9010-sticky-rice/#findComment-272961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narnia Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I always add a bit of olive oil. Hal, hope you don't blow a fuse but is there such a thing as perfect rice that's 'fluffy'? Is it not overdone if it gets to that? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9010-sticky-rice/#findComment-272968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamgatecrasher Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 When cooked, lightly drain in strainer. Put strainer back on pan, add lid put on gentle heat and let steam for two minutes. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9010-sticky-rice/#findComment-272970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAL9000 Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Declan Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I always add a bit of olive oil.It doesn't do any harm - most Pilau rice recipes start off by frying a little onion and garlic before adding the rice and water.> Hal, hope you> don't blow a fuse but is there such a thing as> perfect rice that's 'fluffy'? Is it not overdone> if it gets to that?By "fluffy" I mean that the grains are dry and do not stick together. The grains themselves are al dente, i.e. they should have a 'bite'. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9010-sticky-rice/#findComment-272974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Rice cookers are for pansies. Straining should be left for when you're sitting on the toilet. It has no place in the cooking of rice. Similarly, the use of turmeric or oil is nonsense to be avoided. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9010-sticky-rice/#findComment-272982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodliz Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Basmati RiceRinse well in cold water in a sieve first.Bring a pan of water to the boil. Add in rice. Cook for a few minutes - boil another kettle of water whilst this is happeningPut rice through sieve and rinse again with cold water.Add rice to pan of boiling water you have just boiled in the kettle. Cook for another few minutes until done.Drain and rinse again in sieve with cold water and then rinse again with boiling water. Method passed to me from my mother in law which never fails to give nice (non sticky) rice. She makes it even nicer by adding bits of very finely chopped onion and coriander to the cooking process - I am yet to master this part. It is the nicest basmati rice I have ever had. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9010-sticky-rice/#findComment-272987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daizie Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 What a load of fanny-ing around . Uncle bens microwave packet does the job - no one will know or care, will they ? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9010-sticky-rice/#findComment-272989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 For the record: Here's the deal. 1. Boil fourteen pans of water.2. Place rice in a sieve. 3. Sieve under tap for 9 minutes or until your arm starts to ache slightly - whichever comes first. 4. Place rice into first boiling pan. Boil for one minute. Then sieve and transfer to pan two,three, etc etc. 5. When the rice comes out of the fourteenth pan, sieve again - then transfer to a baking tray. 6. Bake for ten minutes, then sieve.7. Sieve.8. Add chopped coriander and one mugful of turmeric. Serve. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9010-sticky-rice/#findComment-272997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Well, yes - us pansies plus pretty much every chinese person I knowdaizie: I suspect that wasn't a wind up but a genuine opinion. The difference is... wellhere is uncle Ben: and here is proper rice Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9010-sticky-rice/#findComment-273001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Have you tried typing 'do Chinese people' into google and seeing what Google's most popular 'suggestions' are?Well worth a try. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9010-sticky-rice/#findComment-273004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosieH Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Uncle Ben's rice is rubbish - if you want microwave rice, I recommend Veetee - can't remember what but some patented technology makes it more like proper rice. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9010-sticky-rice/#findComment-273005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAL9000 Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Goodliz - some types of rice have a starchy coating and therefore benefit from an intermediate washing stage but Basmati is a polished, long grain rice with very little surface starch - otherwise my method above wouldn't work.I suspect your mother-in-law's method was intended for another type of rice, of which there are many. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9010-sticky-rice/#findComment-273007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Anyway Sean,I'm sure your rice cooker looks just fine next to your Juicer, 'Aerolatte' frother, electric tin opener, pestle and mortar and Pampered Chef onion mincer. I expect the National Grid noticeably dips every time you knock-up a light supper. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9010-sticky-rice/#findComment-273013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 You jest of course. But none of the above. Apart from pestle and mortar which requires no pluggage Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9010-sticky-rice/#findComment-273019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 A pestle and mortar. I knew it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9010-sticky-rice/#findComment-273020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 We spaniards fry our rice prior to adding cold water to lock in the starch. *Bob* all I can say is I'm hoping to god alan dale doesn't see this thread and the two of you start having another bake off!!! It was uncomfortable viewing last time :-/don't you have a bread maker? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9010-sticky-rice/#findComment-273033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Don't mess with The 'Maker.Anyway, if Sean's Chinese Friends suggested he smeared Oyster Sauce over his genitals and stood naked outside the Co-Op playing 'Chopsticks' on a Melodica, he'd probably do it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9010-sticky-rice/#findComment-273035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Not a second time he wouldn't. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9010-sticky-rice/#findComment-273036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daizie Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Laughoutloud oops Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9010-sticky-rice/#findComment-273038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brum Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 This is my quick and easy way: Pop basmati rice in saucepan. Add cold water so the rice is just covered by the water. Add large knob of butter. Put lid on pan and bring to boil. Stir briefly to stop rice sticking to bottom, replace lid and simmer till the water is completely absorbed (keep an eye on it - it happens quickly). Take off heat and leave it for 5 minutes with lid on. Stir and serve with Lloyd Grossman balti sauce, some panfried chicken and a nan bread. This is my staple diet. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9010-sticky-rice/#findComment-273062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 You're not in the Glasshouse or something are you, Brum? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9010-sticky-rice/#findComment-273064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsebox Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Chinese proverb: He who stirs rice is destined for sticky ending.You should *never* stir the rice. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9010-sticky-rice/#findComment-273069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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