Updated onMay 10, 2024
If you’ve ever wondered, “Why is my rice mushy?”
or “Why is it sticky?”
this guide will help you fix those rice mistakes and make a perfect pot every time.
But while rice is seemingly straightforward to make, its incredibly easy to mess up.
The Problem: Burnt Rice
How to fix burnt rice
Turn your burner way down!
A scorched pot probably means that the burner was too high.
Put your burner on the lowest settingthe steam should be doing all the work, not the burner.
This ratio typically works for making white and and brown rice on the stove.
If the lid isnt sealed properly, steam will escape from the pot rather than cook the rice.
For the same reason, avoid lifting the lid to check on your ricethis interrupts the cooking process.
Of all of the rice varieties, wild rice (which isnt actually rice!)
takes the longest to cook.
If it tastes too crunchy after the recipe cook time is up, simmer it a bit longer.
For more tips, check out our guide tohow to cook wild rice.
Rinsing the rice removes excess starch, which is what causes clumping.
Learnhow to wash ricethe right way.
However, its not necessary to rinse all types of rice.
For example, you generally dont need to rinsebrown rice.
Remove the pot from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 10 or 15 minutes.
This will allow the heat to redistribute inside the pot, leading to more evenly cooked rice.
Once your rice is done resting, fluff it with a fork orrice paddlebefore you serve it.
If you have any leftover rice, save it in the refrigerator and use it tomake fried rice.
The Problem: Bland Rice
How to fix bland rice
Add some flavor!
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