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The secret to delicious and fluffy rice: follow the “3-7-2 rule” and the side dish will be perfect
17.04.2023 08:56
Many gourmets do not like it when rice porridge turns into a viscous and sticky mass.
People usually prefer a crumbly side dish.
To ensure that the dish turns out just like this, you need to follow several important recommendations.
So, it is advisable to pay attention to the "3-7-2 rule". Each number means the cooking time (in minutes) at a certain fire strength.
Where to start
First of all, the rice grains need to be washed. This needs to be done several times: until it becomes clear that the new portion of the liquid used retains its transparency.
Rinsing is necessary not only to remove dirt, but also to get rid of excess starch. As a result, the risk of rice sticking together will be reduced.
The essence of "Rule 3-7-2"
It's very simple: cooking the cereal on high heat should last 3 minutes, on medium heat - 7 minutes, and on low heat - 2 minutes.
Gradually reducing the heat is precisely what guarantees the crumbliness of the side dish (of course, provided that the cereal is pre-washed).
Rice should be cooked under a lid. It should never be removed for the entire 12 minutes. After the dish has finished cooking, the burner should be turned off.
Next, the cooked side dish should sit in a closed pan for another quarter of an hour.
The cooked rice will most likely turn out delicious and crumbly.
Important nuance: raw cereals should be poured into water that has already been brought to a boil. No need to add salt. You can add salt to the side dish after it is cooked.
You should also remember the required ratio of ingredients: one volume of rice to two volumes of liquid.
