Learning how to cook rice is like riding a bike.
Here’s the group’s method for both white rice and brown rice.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you want fluffy, separate grains, then yes.
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You should absolutely rinse your rice using one of thesetwo methods.
Rinsing helps remove excess starch that can cause rice to be stickier.
If you don’t mind if your rice clumps up more, it’s okay to skip the rinse.
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But using the stove-top, microwave, and oven are all pretty simple once you know the method.
While water is the most common liquid for cooking rice, you could also use broth or stock.
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