Perfect White Rice – Rice series #01

Hello everyone, here Paulina your faithful companion! There is something I always wanted to do, A series of riceand guess: today is the day.

It turns out that on YouTube I am doing something I wanted to do many years ago: a complete series of rice, and already in the first episode I teach them How to make white ricethe simplest of all, the most common rice, but the noblest.

I also dedicate myself to solve Great doubts about white rice From humanity all: how do I know when rice is ready? Is the rice sneaks? What can I do if I had no rice that is not salad or croquettes? Paulina asks but also answers. We start!

About white rice

In this great series of rice. The first thing I’m going to do is teach them this Infallible rice technique And I’m going to tell you all the secrets so that White rice does not get cakedso that it is well released and tasty.

We will also see the Key points for measuring rice And do not end up cooking rice for 82 people by mistake, also so that they never stay raw again. They will have everything here, a complete guide of the Rice for beginners.

Dominating the art of basic white rice: how to make white rice, an infallible guide

He White rice They can do it with almost any type of rice, practically. Well, with the black no, that’s another story! They can use Double Carolina ricethe one that does not pass or stick (parboiled), or other types of White rice.

I chose the most common, the best selling, the Fine long rice. As the name implies, it is a finite grain, it is not chubby or round, it is long and fine. Ideal for a loose rice!

The fair measure for perfect rice: how many people eat a cup of rice?

This is the million -dollar question. Before continuing to read, Leave me in the comments if you know how many people do you think it reaches a cup of rice? And? Have you already commented?

• The answer: A cup of raw rice is enough for two people who eat a lot, or even three people. Do you think little? I don’t mind! Trust me.
  He White rice is calculated like this: a “well” (a small glass of coffee) per person.

When they begin to cook, they see that little quantity and think: “This is not going to reach me”, and end up doing rice for a battalion. Handle that psychology! The amount is that, it will be fine, promised!

How to cook perfect rice step by step: the Pauline method for easy rice

I do so, and it’s a White rice “liar” Because it has a touch of flavor. This is my white rice recipe:

The taste base (optional, but recommended!):

• In a pot, a splash of oil.
• We add minced garlic. They already know that we do not lose the opportunity to eat something with garlic.
• We brown the garlic slightly, until you begin to be yellow. Be careful not to burn or ruin the dish!

Nacarar the rice:

• We add the rice (the cup we measure).
• We stir well with oil and garlic. How long? Until the grains are transparent and bright. This is called Pearl or nacarar the rice.

The extra touch of flavor (also optional):

• They can put a homemade baldness or simply salt.
• Do you want more yellow? They can add turmeric, rice seasoning, saffron … whatever they can think of. But as this chapter is of white rice, we will do it simple.

The magical water proportion:

• Generally, for long fine rice, it is two parts of water by one of rice.
• My trick: I put a little less to the second measure of water. That is, a cup of rice, a cup of water, and the second cup of water with “two fingers”.

Cooking: patience and precision on how to cook rice

• We add the water. We stir well. We climb the fire and let it boil.
• Stir only once! This is key.
• Once it boils, we lower the heat to a minimum and cover the pot.
• Let it boil over short heat until all the water is consumed. Do not touch it, do not add more water, nothing at all.

How to know the proportion for other rice?

Eye! Each rice has its proportion. He Yamaní ricefor example, it has almost 3: 1 (three of water for one of rice). Rice as jasmine They can carry 1: 1.

It is always good to check the package or search on Google. Or … Follow this beautiful series of recipes with rice! Subscribe, Papitos.

3 common mistakes when cooking white rice and how to avoid them

1. Do not cook it as noodles: There are people who boil water, pull the rice and stir it. No! To make white rice like this, it is not done. (Although in this video we will make a similar preparation for rice soup).
2. Do not strain the rice: All the flavor is leaving! That is why it is important to put the fair amount of water.
3. Do not add more water: It is important that from the beginning you put the amount of water that we have to carry, for that we show you here, and then it is not touched.

The secret of rice hydration

Think that Rice is like a sponge: It is hydrated with what you put. If they put a rich water (a broth), it will hydrate with that flavor. If they put water and salt, it will be more neutral, with the taste of the White rice.

The final rest: the master touch for a perfect rice

Even after turning off the fire, the Rice will continue to cook With residual heat and steam inside the pot. If they will let it stand to eat in a while, get it a little before.

If they take it out and see that it is perfect, pass it immediately to a plate or bowl so that it does not keep in touch with the hot pot and pass. So they have a Spectacular white rice.

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Beyond basic white rice: uses of white rice (4 recipes with beginner rice)

Now that they know How to cook perfect white riceLet’s have fun! There are many uses of white rice.

White rice with butter and cheese (the famous “sick rice” but with a lot of flavor!):

1. This is a “upgrade” of white ricethe one that gives you when your belly hurts. But it’s always a delight! One of those Easy rice recipes that save you.
2. To the same preparation (perhaps with “two fingers” more of water to make it more creamy), in the end, even with hot rice, they add Butter and cheese dads – A cheese that melt well.
3. They tape a minute To melt the cheese. If you want, they put more cheese for drizzly.
4. And if your belly does not hurt … Pumba! Ham. This with ham drives me crazy. I don’t know if it’s childhood, but my head flies.

Simple and comforting: easy rice soup

Another classic that comforts the soul, one of the Rice recipes for beginners par excellence.

1. In a pot on fire, Put water by eyewith a homemade caldito.
2. Right there Add the vegetable they have at home (I used chopped carrot) and the seasoning they want (I put turmeric, they can use paprika or nothing).
3. When the broth boilsadd a Rice stab.
4. Cook about 10 minutes, or until the rice is tender and absorbed the taste of the broth.
5. They serve hot! The carrot is cooked but crocantita, and the chopped parsley gives it a spectacular touch. One of the simplest rice recipes, and is very good.

Elegant rice timbale (this was taught by Benja Amadeo):

• The famous rice timb of your aunt. I am not very fan, but Benjamín Amadeo taught me a version with a Poché egg inside. When you part and the yolk comes out, it’s a beautiful thing!

Poke Bowl homemade (cool rice salad):

• The so -called “pokebowl” It is basically one Salad with white rice. Use your perfect white rice as a base and add what you like best: Fresh fish, avocado, cucumber, tomato, cornWhatever they want!

Other ideas with white rice: What to do when I had rice over?

• Vegetarian rice and legumes: Mix half cooked rice and half cooked legumes (lentils, chickpeas), herbs, crushed vegetables. Rice helps not to disarm and are crispy. With a cup of each one, about five hamburgers come out.

• Rice and Parmesan Cheese Crackers: Did I have a rice over? Perfect! Mix it with the same amount of grated Parmesan and some fresh herbite (I used oregano). Crush well finite on a plate and baked until golden and crispy. They don’t know what they are!

• Crunchy rice Al Horno (to use the topping as snack): Cooked white rice, paprika, spicy paprika, garlic powder, salt, splash of olive oil (a lot of seasoning!). Spread in a baking sheet. Another version: with soy sauce, salt, a little sugar, garlic powder and sesame seeds. Bake at low temperature until it is crispy. Divine!

And here we end up this first installment about How to cook rice. Essential! But many more chapters will come in this series of Rice recipes: rice Meloso, Risotto, everything! If you want to see them, you can follow me on Instagram and YouTube.

Chau, I love them very much!