If you plan to serve rice as a side dish, you probably don't want to present an unappetizing mass that resembles school cafeteria porridge.
The side dish should look as impressive as possible.
In such a case, you need to remember the main shortcomings, reminds chef Yulia Arkhipova , an expert in the field of cooking for the online publication BelNovosti.
What do they consist of?
Mistakes when washing cereals
Some people think that it is enough to simply pour water over the rice before cooking so that it does not stick together. But this is a misconception. In this case, there is a high risk that the grain will overcook.
Therefore, leave the rice in a container of water for at least half an hour.
Proportions
This is a very important point that should not be forgotten. Incorrect proportions always spoil the side dish. Therefore, try to remember the correct ratio.
To do this, you need to stick to the classics: take one part rice to two parts water.
Duration of heat treatment
If you have calculated the proportions correctly, the rice itself will "tell" you that it is time to turn off the heat. As a rule, this takes no more than twenty minutes.
If you leave rice on the stove for too long, it will stick together.
Earlier we talked about how to cook delicious stewed potatoes with meat .
Expert: Julia Arkhipova
