One of the most common tools in a college kitchen is the rice cooker. This can be used to make rice without having to do much, but can take a long time depending on the rice cooker being used. A much shorter way to make rice in a time crunch is to steam it in a pot. It's also a lot easier to control the temperature with pot-cooked rice, as rice in the rice cooker tends to be overcooked and mushy. Steaming rice in a pot allows you to get the perfect cook on rice every time!
Steps to getting rice perfect in the pot each time:
1. Wash the amount of rice you want to use under cold water. For best results, place the rice in a mesh strainer first.
2. Add the rice to your pot, and add water in a ratio of 5/4 (so, for 1 cup of rice, 1 1/4 cups water. Or, for 2 cups, 2 1/2 cups water... etc.).
3. Season the rice with salt and other things you want to use to infuse the rice with flavor if you so wish. Be sure to mix into the rice.
4. Bring the pot up to a boil, then cover and turn the heat down to a low setting. 2 cups of rice should take about 15 minutes to simmer onto a low heat.
5. To tell if your rice is cooked, look at individual grains. Bright white grains indicate that the rice is still uncooked. Slightly opaque indicates that the rice is ready to eat.
6. Once the rice is done cooking, fluff it with a fork by just running the fork gently through the rice to make it incredibly tender and light.
This rice will be delicious, tender, and quick to make! If you need fresh rice in a hurry, this is the method to go with. Enjoy, and get cooking! =)
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