In theory, cooking rice is about as easy as it gets, requiring two ingredients and heat. But without some know-how or at least an awesome rice cooker, what should be a fluffy, soft pile of aromatic ...

Long-grain white rice is not as difficult to cook on the stove as it may seem. Be sure to rinse excess starch off the rice first and remember the 2:1 water to rice ratio. After your rice is boiled, ...

Cooking rice may seem like a rudimentary skill, but rice can be a tricky dish to perfect. The general rule of thumb to properly cook your rice is to use a ratio of 2 parts water to 1 part rice, but ...

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, ...

Cooking rice sounds easy, but getting those perfect, fluffy grains without sticking, clumping, or undercooking can sometimes feel like a mystery. That’s where the 12-12 rule comes in—and it’s a total ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. I have two rice cookers. Ol' trusty, that I've used since college (and that was not recently), and a modern digital one from Toshiba. Judge me all you ...

We tested six methods for cooking rice and this one was the surprising winner. All six methods started with the same prep — rinsing and soaking the rice for 30 minutes — to remove surface starch and ...

Rice varieties differ greatly in texture, flavor, and nutrition. Basmati is aromatic and fluffy; arborio is creamy for risotto; black rice is nutrient-rich; jasmine is soft and fragrant; brown rice is ...

A pot of rice is one of the most elemental, universal foods, and yet even the most competent home cooks can still struggle to get it right. Yes, I’m raising my hand. For as many cultures and dishes ...