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Mind blown: rice cup vs normal cup
Posted on 4/15/23 at 1:47 pm
Posted on 4/15/23 at 1:47 pm
Was cooking stadiumrats jambalaya (have done it many many times before with perfect resukts) and this time it turned out super soggy. My mind was blown and couldn’t figure it out
Well we bought a huge bag of rice and I left a rice cup in there that came with a rice cooker. So I measured 5 cups of rice with that and used the chicken stock liquid equivalent (used the box label).
Friend suggested maybe it was a rice cup size? And I’m looking at him like “what do you mean rice cup size”. He said rice cups are different than US cup sizes.
Mind blown. Sure enough after some googling found that out. I had put it way too much liquid for the rice volume.
I’m in my mid thirties and cook quite a bit. Not sure how I’m just now figuring this out
Well we bought a huge bag of rice and I left a rice cup in there that came with a rice cooker. So I measured 5 cups of rice with that and used the chicken stock liquid equivalent (used the box label).
Friend suggested maybe it was a rice cup size? And I’m looking at him like “what do you mean rice cup size”. He said rice cups are different than US cup sizes.
Mind blown. Sure enough after some googling found that out. I had put it way too much liquid for the rice volume.
I’m in my mid thirties and cook quite a bit. Not sure how I’m just now figuring this out
This post was edited on 4/15/23 at 2:12 pm
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Posted on 4/15/23 at 2:27 pm to TulaneUVA
The size of the vessel used for rice is irrelevant. The trick is using that same vessel to measure your water. 2-1 water to rice ratio and it’s magic every time.
Posted on 4/15/23 at 2:40 pm to michael corleone
Your statement is correct. But you must use the same measuring container for rice and water. I guess he did not.
For rice at home for stews and whatnot, my ratio is 1:1. For jambalaya my ratio is 1.5 water to 1 rice.
For rice at home for stews and whatnot, my ratio is 1:1. For jambalaya my ratio is 1.5 water to 1 rice.
Posted on 4/15/23 at 2:53 pm to SixthAndBarone
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Your statement is correct. But you must use the same measuring container for rice and water. I guess he did not.
It can be hard to get perfectly rationed dry measure and wet measure proportions by using either a single dry measure or wet measuring device for both.
Posted on 4/15/23 at 2:54 pm to SixthAndBarone
I have an automatic rice pressure steamer that uses less water than rice by volume. Best rice ever. National SR-MM 10NS.
Wash rice until water runs clear, put in cooker, add water until just below rice surface, add salt, close lid and hit ON. Cooks in about 45 min.
Wash rice until water runs clear, put in cooker, add water until just below rice surface, add salt, close lid and hit ON. Cooks in about 45 min.
This post was edited on 4/20/23 at 12:22 am
Posted on 4/15/23 at 11:15 pm to michael corleone
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The size of the vessel used for rice is irrelevant. The trick is using that same vessel to measure your water. 2-1 water to rice ratio and it’s magic every time.
That is correct. However, if you have extra nice and thick gravy prior to your 2-1 water to rice mixture, you also have more liquid at that time. But, even if you use a bit more water its better wet than dry. Also, on real low simmer, just simmer it longer and that extra water will steam out. Just like in your rice cooker, the longer you keep it on warmer the more dry it is.
Posted on 4/15/23 at 11:32 pm to TulaneUVA
One cup of rice=two cups of water, rolling boil, then put a lid on it and turn it down to a simmer for 20 minutes. This board taught me the rice to water ratio and simmer for 20 minutes with a lid.
Posted on 4/16/23 at 5:46 am to SixthAndBarone
quote:
For rice at home for stews and whatnot, my ratio is 1:1
yeah if you wanna make rice cakes
Posted on 4/16/23 at 6:22 am to gizmothepug
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One cup of rice=two cups of water, rolling boil, then put a lid on it and turn it down to a simmer for 20 minutes. This board taught me the rice to water ratio and simmer for 20 minutes with a lid.
And Dad said "Don't you dare take the lid off!" Rice was one of the first things I learned to cook.
Posted on 4/16/23 at 6:47 am to whiskey over ice
Try it and see.
Pour 2 cups water in a pot,
Add 2 cups rice,
Stir it once,
Turn on the heat,
When it boils, cover and on low 20 minutes.
Turn off the heat, fluff with a fork, and cover it and let it sit 10 minutes.
Don’t knock it til you try it.
Pour 2 cups water in a pot,
Add 2 cups rice,
Stir it once,
Turn on the heat,
When it boils, cover and on low 20 minutes.
Turn off the heat, fluff with a fork, and cover it and let it sit 10 minutes.
Don’t knock it til you try it.
Posted on 4/16/23 at 10:46 am to TulaneUVA
Rice cup ~= 80% of a cup.
Posted on 4/16/23 at 12:28 pm to Gaston
quote:No, I just measured. it's 2/3 cup.
Rice cup ~= 80% of a cup.
Posted on 4/16/23 at 3:28 pm to Stadium Rat
So when a rice bag says 1 cup, what type cup are they referring to ?
Posted on 4/16/23 at 4:25 pm to Stadium Rat
I have a plastic cup that came with my chime-o-matic, that the one you use?
Posted on 4/16/23 at 4:33 pm to TulaneUVA
The Hitachi cup claims another victim
Posted on 4/16/23 at 5:17 pm to Drop4Loss
Rice bag - 1 cup = 8 oz
Cup from cooker = 5.33333 oz
Cup from cooker = 5.33333 oz
Posted on 4/17/23 at 10:05 am to SixthAndBarone
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For rice at home for stews and whatnot, my ratio is 1:1
do you have a picture of rice cooked 1:1? I'm curious about the texture. also, are you talking medium grain or long grain or jasmine or some other variety?
Posted on 4/17/23 at 11:13 am to BigDropper
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I worked at a sushi bar for a little over a year and learned the Mount Fuji method depicted in the picture and video below.
I sort of get it but what if you are cooking a lot of rice? Wouldn't this method not work so well because you'd have a ton of water in the pot?
Posted on 4/17/23 at 11:15 am to SixthAndBarone
Anyone know how to eliminate the foam from overflowing the lid? I always have to watch it and lift the lid before the starch foam overflows everywhere.
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