The Experts have LIED to You about How to Cook Rice

Cooking rice would be easier if Experts, including the packaging that rice comes in told you the truth about rice to water ratios. Traditionally, we have been told that for every cup of rice we cook, we use 1 to 1 1/2 or 2 cups of water, or a 1 to 2 ratio. The fact is, 1 cup of rice only needs 1 cup of water to properly hydrate. However, during the cooking process, there is evaporation, which is why you use additional water. The typical evaporation is about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water. This is true, regardless if you are cooking 1 cup of rice or 3 cups of rice. If you were to follow the traditional 1 to 2 ratio, when cooking 3 cups of rice, you would use 5-6 cups of water. That's why the more rice you cook, the more likely it is that the rice will turn out mushy. If you cook 1 cup or 3 cups, you still only need about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of extra water for the evaporation in addition to the 1 cup of water per cup of rice.

DIRECTIONS:

1 Place the rice in a bowl and rinse several times until the water becomes fairly clear.

2 For every cup of rice you cook, you will need an equal amount of water PLUS you will then add an additional 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water to the pan for evaporation.

3 Place the rice and the water in a 3 qt sauce pan and bring to a boil.

4 As soon as the water starts to boil, turn the temperature level down to the lowest level (simmer) and cover with a tight lid. Do NOT lift the lid again or check on the rice progress.

5 Simmer rice for the following times for the following types of rice: Long Grain White = 18 minutes Short Grain White = 15 minutes Brown Rice = 45 minutes

6 At the end of the simmering time, turn the heat OFF, but do NOT lift the lid.

7 Let the rice Rest for an additional 5 - 10 minutes

8 After the Rest period, lift the lid and stir the rice. Replace the lid and let rest for an additional 5 minutes.

9 Serve