Need some Rice Advice

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Am I supposed to rinse the rice before cooking?

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You can, I believe the outcome is worth it. Do not rinse brown or parboiled rice.

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If so, do I rinse it until water stays clear?

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Sorta, but not really.

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And if so, how damn long does that take????? I’ve been rinsing 3 cups of rice for about 10 minutes and the water is still cloudy!

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Try putting the rice in a bowl, running cold water over it as you agitate the rice, and then straining the water out, about 3-4 times. You may have water logged your rice and may need to adjust your water in the recipe to account for water absorbed by the rice

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My best rice is with a National Rice cooker (it steams the rice)

Better than boiled rice which I find mushy.

Wash rice until water runs clear (removes the starch)

Otherwise you will have sticky rice

To washed rice, add water to just below the rice surface (less water
needed than boiled rice)

About 2 parts rice to 1 part water.

Turn cooker on. Better than any boiled rice.

To each their own. I prefer the texture of washed rice. I’ll still eat it if not washed.

if you want your rice to be sticky, don't rinse it.

if you want your rice to be separate grains in your dish, rinse it until it's not cloudy.

if you want it to be somewhere in the middle, rinse it a little.

I don't wash it for jambalaya but recently started washing it for any other dish...red beans, stews, etouffees, etc. and I really like how it comes out. Rice in pot, add about 1/4c of water and stir it by hand for ~10 seconds. Dump water and repeat two more times. Literally takes about a minute.

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Am I supposed to rinse the rice before cooking?

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It doesn't really effect the outcome of the rice, but it will help prevent boil over when you cover the pot. I rinse mine usually, but sometimes I don't. When I don't I just have to remove the lid for a second to let the bubbling subside. I find it easier overall to rinse and save the spillage. As pointed out by another poster, just stick in bowl, rinse, drain and repeat 3-4 times.

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I’ve been rinsing 3 cups of rice for about 10 minutes and the water is still cloudy!

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"rinsing" is a misleading term. You're more washing the rice. That's why it's taking too long. Just running water over it will take forever.





As far as cooking, I bring water to boil, cut heat down to low, cover and simmer for 12 minutes. Then cut the fire and let sit with cover still on for another 10 mins. Rice comes out great every time.




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if you want your rice to be sticky, don't rinse it.

if you want your rice to be separate grains in your dish, rinse it until it's not cloudy.

if you want it to be somewhere in the middle, rinse it a little.

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Interesting. I didn't know this. I guess disregard what I stated about it not really effecting the outcome.

We’ve had a Brazilian au pair for the past year. Prior to this, we rarely ate rice, but now I eat it every day.

She sautees a garlic paste in olive oil and then puts the uncooked rice in with it until it’s slightly toasted. After that she adds water.

You can also use chicken stock instead of water for cooking to give more flavor.