When selecting a rice cooker—anykind of rice cooker—capacity is a biggie. Cookers tend to come in three-cup, six-cup, and 10-cup capacities.The capacity of a cooker can indicate how much cooked OR uncooked rice it holds. Read the manufacturer's descriptions carefully before buying. Small...
A general rule of thumb is to use 1.5 to 2 cups of water for every cup of mixed grains. However, this ratio may vary depending on the specific type of grains you are using and your preferred texture. Some grains, like brown rice, may require more water for a softer texture, while ot...
After the mochi is pounded, it is transferred to a working station where you shape it into round mochi balls or make big round pieces used for a decoration called kagami mochi (鏡餅) during the Japanese New Year. Making mochi is a big part of Japanese New Year preparation. Today we will...
The Japanese golden ratio for white rice to water is 1 to 1.1 (or 1.2). This means to cook 1 part Japanese short-grain white rice in 1.1 or 1.2 parts room-temperature water. In Japan, we measure uncooked rice using the plastic rice cooker cup that comes with the rice cooker. This ...
Use ratio of 1-1/2 cups rice: 2-1/4 cup water Microwave 5 minutes on full power, 15 minutes at 50% power, 5 minute rest Why cook rice in the microwave? Cooking rice in the microwave is cheaper. There’s no need for a stand-alone rice cooker appliance to clutter your pantry. Yea...
Day-old rice is essential for perfect fried rice, and can also be used for soupy hot congees. If you’ve made way too much, freeze it into ½-cup portions for each serving, then simmer the frozen rice in 2 cups of water or broth until you reach the desired consistency. Want to ...
Whether you are using astainless steelorcast-ironpan, I recommend using one which is just big enough to cook the amount of rice that you are using. You will need to allow some room for the rice to cook and expand, as well as allow enough room for the steam to cook the rice. ...
Too big and the rice may not steam right. Too small and it will boil over and make a sticky mess. And you want a lid that fits well and does not let tons of steam escape. This lid thing is no small deal. I had issues with rice for years—it burned; it was too hard; it ...
Cook in a pressure cooker. Add water, rice and salt to the pressure cooker, close with the lid and let cook until 3 or 4 whistles. Excess water can be drained. Keep it warm in the cooker. Main dishes Parippu Or Lentil Curry Ingredients: Split moong dal- 1 cup Water- 2 1/2 ...
This is the beauty of why you need to know how to use an Instant Pot! Aside from the texture and flavor, you avoid unwanted additives and can lining toxins AND you save money as well because dried beans are super cheap. Big winner. Sound good? Awesome...I’ll teach you how to coo...