In the countries of East and Southeast Asia, they know very well how to turn rice into the perfect side dish.
For example, the Chinese have mastered the skill of cooking "pearl grain" to perfection. To make the side dish perfect, they do not forget about two nuances.
Washing the cereals
Residents of the Celestial Empire do not skip these steps, because it is on them that the outcome of the dish depends - aromatic and beautiful or stuck together and gray.
The Chinese pay special attention to washing the grain. They do this until the water becomes completely transparent, like a baby's tear.
Washing removes starch. When there is no starch left, the rice will not stick together. This is the first important point.
Vinegar
Another trick that the Chinese actively use is connected with 9% vinegar.
During the cooking process, pour 1 tbsp of vinegar into a standard saucepan. The finished side dish acquires a perfectly white color.
