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Easy Cook Rice? What is all that about?
I bought Easy Cook rice by mistake in Tesco. Anyhoo I did it tonight because we had chili Con Carne. The cooking instructions are exactly the same as ordinary rice!!!
How is it Easy cook? You have to rinse it first - same as ordinary rice, bring it to the boil - same as ordinary rice, cook for 15 minutes - same as ordinary rice and then rinse in boiling water - same as ordinary rice. It was no easier!
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It wasn't hard to cook though was it?
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I've never washed rice.
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It wasn't hard to cook though was it?
![]() The majority of the worlds population do it every day. |
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I thought the difference was that you didn't have to thoroughly rinse the rice. The instructions may say to raise briefly, if at all, but with standard rice you are usually instructed to rinse under running water for a few minutes to get rid of all the starch.
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I thought the difference was that you didn't have to thoroughly rinse the rice. The instructions may say to raise briefly, if at all, but with standard rice you are usually instructed to rinse under running water for a few minutes to get rid of all the starch.
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but you dont have to.
Just looked at my Madhuf Jaffrey book and the thorough rinsing of the rice is what is recommended for Basmati rice. It actually recommends to rinse, soak in changes of water then rinse again. Had a quick google and apparently easy cook rice is rice that had been treated (parboiled) to help prevent becoming soggy and overcooked. |
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I've never washed rice.
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its a bit dearer but in my opinion, uncle bens is the best
it has a wider ok range than most - ie 2mins ounder or over, its still good -some rices go sticky very quickly M&S long grain is inexpensive and very good |
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cant say i've noticed this problem tbh.
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Many people do. I hear questions on food shows about it all the time. A couple of weeks back it was a question on Ready, Steady Cook.
Obviously each chef gave a different answer/technique just to confuse things even more
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its a bit dearer but in my opinion, uncle bens is the best
it has a wider ok range than most - ie 2mins ounder or over, its still good -some rices go sticky very quickly M&S long grain is inexpensive and very good |
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I buy easy cook basmati rice from Asda.
I never wash it, but then I never read the instructions either. I worked for an Italian chef who told me to always buy easy cook rice - because it's easy to cook properly! 1 cup of rice, 2 cups of water, in the pan with salt to taste. Bring to the boil, stir once, and put the lid on. Leave it to cook until the water is absorbed, and the rice is dry and fluffy on the top, then serve. I don't know who thought up draining it, rinsing with boiling water and then serving, but they should be shot. All that does is remove every bit of flavour. And how on earth would you rinse a flavoured rice, or rice with veg and meat in it? I've been married to a Persian man for 30 years nearly, and he's never told me I cook my rice wrongly, and I've rarely had a pot of rice fail on me. ETA - Sorry Orangemaid - the bit about rinsing wasn't aimed at you as I've seen that method recommended in cook books, and on tv loads of times. I just think it's disgusting. |
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I prefer boil in the bag basmati, I can't even be arsed to rinse it.
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The instructions on the packet of Easy cook rice said to rinse in water before cooking and then rinse in boiling water after cooking. I do wash rice before cooking but I don't normally rinse in boiling water.
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I'm afraid I've fallen for microwave rice.
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Easycook rice has been pre-treated so that the grains dont stick together or go stodgy when cooked. I always buy easycook, it's worth the extra cost. Thy dry easycook rice is a slightly yellow colour, economy long grain rice is whiter and pearlier in appearance and is more difficult to cook successfully.
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Easycook rice has been pre-treated so that the grains dont stick together or go stodgy when cooked. I always buy easycook, it's worth the extra cost. Thy dry easycook rice is a slightly yellow colour, economy long grain rice is whiter and pearlier in appearance and is more difficult to cook successfully.
I had that happen a couple of times and I chucked it away and started again. The key to cooking rice is to keep an eye on it and nibble a few grains now and again. As soon as it's just on the cusp of going from hard to soft it's done. |
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I'm afraid I've fallen for microwave rice.
With my microwave for 1 portion 1/3 cup rice double the amount of water 10 minutes on 70% |
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I buy Tesco basmati, rinse a couple of times and put 500 grams in a bowl sat and a stock cube, about double of water and 15 mins on full power. Scrummy.
Since I strarted rinsing it is much fluffier and lighter. |
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I never wash rice. I heat up a little oil in the pan and put the rice in, stir it around for a minute till it's all coated. Then I put the boiling water in and cook it. Perfect, fluffy and not sticky every time!
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I sometimes do my rice in the microwave. It works for longgrain and basmati. Not sure if they are easy cook but they are supermarket own brand.
With my microwave for 1 portion 1/3 cup rice double the amount of water 10 minutes on 70% The pouches. I feel a bit unclean for telling people this. |
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I buy easy cook basmati rice from Asda.
I never wash it, but then I never read the instructions either. I don't know who thought up draining it, rinsing with boiling water and then serving, but they should be shot. I've been married to a Persian man for 30 years nearly, and he's never told me I cook my rice wrongly, and I've rarely had a pot of rice fail on me. ETA - Sorry Orangemaid - the bit about rinsing wasn't aimed at you as I've seen that method recommended in cook books, and on tv loads of times. I just think it's disgusting. ![]() I use ordinary basmati, not easycook, and I rinse it with boiling water at the end, the way I was taught, and, well, if the instructions say so, as does practically every chef who might offer advice on the subject, say that's how it should be done, then who am I to denounce them for doing it wrong all this time... Quote:
Oh, I'm talking even lower than that.
The pouches. I feel a bit unclean for telling people this. And so you should! Go and wash yourself with your name!!!
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Oh, I'm talking even lower than that.
The pouches. I feel a bit unclean for telling people this.
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I use very easy cook rice, just stick it in the rice cooker
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