Rice is a versatile food that can be enjoyed by almost everyone, including those on a diet, children, and individuals with kidney, liver, and heart conditions. This grain is virtually gluten-free and contains over 80% complex carbohydrates.
There are numerous varieties of rice, each processed differently. There’s wild rice, polished rice, and even parboiled rice. For health purposes, it’s preferable to consume wild rice. When cooked, unpolished rice retains its shape and remains fluffy, rather than clumping together. However, the cost of this type of rice is generally higher.
Even if you don’t have the budget for expensive rice, with these tips, your dish will still turn out delicious and fluffy.
Rice for Side Dishes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of any rice.
- 1.7 cups of water.
- 1.4 tablespoons of butter.
- 1 teaspoon of salt.
Instructions:
First, rinse the rice thoroughly. In a bowl with the rice, add enough water to fully cover the grains. Mix well with your hands and drain the starchy water. Repeat this process until the water becomes clear.
Then, add cold water to the rice and let it soak for a couple of hours.
Afterward, rinse the rice again. Transfer the rice to a saucepan, add water, and the necessary ingredients.
Once the water reaches a boil, cook for another 3 minutes. Then, add the butter and salt. Cover the saucepan, turn off the heat completely, and let the rice steam for about 30 minutes.
You’ll end up with perfectly cooked, fluffy, and beautiful rice. You can use this rice for a variety of purposes. It can be used to make various casseroles, porridge, or as a side dish for meat. It can even be used to create delicious pies by adding additional fillings.
