Using a rice cooker can help the layperson cook rice to perfection—that is, soft but not too sticky. The countertop appliance regulates the cooking time and temperature based on the type and amount of ...

Avoid these common rice cooker mistakes that lead to mushy, dry or undercooked rice, and learn simple fixes for perfectly ...

All six methods started with the same prep — rinsing and soaking the rice for 30 minutes — to remove surface starch and ensure tender, separate grains. Baking basmati rice in a 375°F oven earned the ...

Long-grain white rice is not as difficult to cook on the stove as it may seem. Be sure to rinse excess starch off the rice first and remember the 2:1 water to rice ratio. After your rice is boiled, ...

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. Al dente means the rice grain has a little bit of texture ...

We tested six methods for cooking rice and this one was the surprising winner. All six methods started with the same prep — rinsing and soaking the rice for 30 minutes — to remove surface starch and ...