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Why you should wash rice before cooking

For many of us, rice is a staple on our plates–whether as creamy risotto, fluffy basmati rice, or a spicy bowl base. But ...
Food & Wine / Photo Illustration by Doan Nguyen / Photo by Robby Lozano / Food Styling by Renu Dhar With that in mind we tasked our test kitchen with identifying the best way to cook basmati rice.
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chopsticks picking up jasmine rice - ZCOOL HelloRF/Shutterstock Jasmine rice is a reliable and versatile dish, but it can be ...
If you have a good rice cooker, rice is one of the simplest things to cook. If you don't, it can be pretty tough to nail the perfect texture -- al dente, with just the right amount of fluffiness, ...
You probably think cooking rice is straightforward: measure, rinse, boil, done. But traditional cultures around the world have been using a simple soaking technique for thousands of years that ...
Are you also dumping the rice water? Well, stop now because rice water, the starchy byproduct of rinsing or boiling rice, is a kitchen superstar. It thickens soups, improves sauces and marinades, and ...
Rajma rice often causes bloating due to improper preparation. Simple cooking and soaking methods help enjoy this comfort food ...
People with diabetes don’t need to give up rice entirely. Experts suggest switching to lower-GI rice varieties, cooling and ...