Utterly Foolproof Rice Recipes

NO FAIL FOOLPROOF RICE

Steps:

• Combine rice and water in a medium to large saucepan with a secure fitting lid (vents closed).
• Bring to the boil (you will see bubbles forming around the lid - do NOT open the lid) and turn off the heat.
• Leave to stand for about 20-25 minutes. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT open the lid at any time until after the 25 minutes is up.
• Fluff the rice with a fork and serve immediately.

UTTERLY FOOLPROOF RICE

Steps:

• Fill a roomy saucepan with water, bring to the boil and tip in a heaped teaspoon of salt - the water will bubble furiously. Pour in the rice, stir once and return to the boil, then turn the heat down a little so that the water is boiling steadily, but not vigorously.
• Boil uncovered, without stirring (this makes for sticky rice) for 10 minutes. Lift some out with a slotted spoon and nibble a grain or two. If they're too crunchy, cook for another minute and taste again. They should be tender but with a little bite.
• Drain the rice into a large sieve and rinse by pouring over a kettle of very hot water. Leave to drain well, then tip into a warm serving dish. Serve the rice as it is, or fork through a little butter and parsley to jazz it up.