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If you've had more than your fair share of rice fails (mushy, too dry, etc.), don't worry—I've been there. That's why I took the time to perfect this culinary holy grail. When you break it down, it's ...

If you have a good rice cooker, rice is one of the simplest things to cook. If you don't, it can be pretty tough to nail the perfect texture -- al dente, with just the right amount of fluffiness, ...

Cooking rice on the stove seems simple. I mean, all you need is water, a pot, a fork, and a little heat, right? Rice is famously finicky, though, and even experienced cooks have botched a batch or two ...

Making a pot of perfectly fluffy rice is a deceptively simple task. There aren’t a lot of steps that stand between you and cooked rice, but the choices you make during this brief process can have a ...

Place the rice in a fine mesh sieve. Rinse under cold running water, gently swishing with your hands, until the water runs clear. Allow to drain thoroughly. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice and ...

You can use a mug to make sure you reliably use the right amount of water to cook your rice perfectly. For fluffy rice, put one cup of white rice into a sieve and rinse with cold water until the water ...

Take an easy, hands-off approach for making a great pot of rice Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Grace Elkus is a contributor to Buy Side and culinary expert. Updated January 3, 2025, 3:00 ...