How to cook round grain rice?

Rice is an excellent side dish that goes well with many main dishes: meat, fish or seafood, as well as vegetables and fruits. In addition, it is the main component of many culinary products.Sushi, meatballs, casseroles can not do without this ingredient.

To make the dish spectacular and tasty, it is important to properly cook this cereal. There are some features, given that you will achieve the optimum grain consistency and, accordingly, the expected taste.

Currently, there are about 8,000 varieties of rice or, as it is also called, “Saracen grain”. They differ in color, processing technology and form.

In the form of distinguished:

• long grain;
• medium grain;
• round grain

By manufacturing technology and color:

• polished (white);
• unpolished (brown);
• steamed.

The most common varieties include:

• wild rice;
• Basmati;
• "Jasmine";
• Arborio;
• Paello;
• red rice

This article will focus on round grain rice - the most common and most frequent guest on our table.

This type of grass has round, small grains, up to 5 mm in length, a little transparent. They contain a large amount of starch, which is why the product adheres very well. During cooking, the grains of this variety absorb water as much as possible, which is why they quickly boil soft and acquire a creamy texture.

Due to this feature, this variety of rice is most often used for making soups, puddings, desserts, casseroles, milk porridges and sushi. By the way, rice vodka sake is also prepared on its basis.

Unfortunately, for some reason we almost always give preference to a white polished look. But, by virtue of its processing, it is devoid of almost all vitamins and minerals.

Experts recommend buying unpolished or steamed rice. Thanks to gentle processing, its grain retains maximum nutrients.

Immediately I must say that, depending on the type of dish, the readiness and consistency of rice will be different.

If you plan to cook round grain rice for garnish, use the following method.

• The first thing to do is rinse the grain thoroughly. Thus, you get rid of starch and rice flour, which gives the stickiness stickiness. Throw it in a colander and let drain.
• Pour water into the pot at the rate of: 1 part rice + 3 parts liquid. It is better to use a container with a thick bottom.
• To boil water.
• When the liquid boils, add salt and spices to taste.
• Pour the grain into the container.
• Add 1 tablespoon of oil: olive, sunflower or sesame.
• Cook porridge should be for 25 minutes with the lid tightly closed without stirring.
• According to the recipe, porridge is crumbly, the grains do not stick together.

The following cereal preparation technique is simpler and does not imply an accurate calculation of the liquid.

• Wash rice well with water and place in a saucepan.
• Pour the liquid in any quantity, but so that it covers the grits.
• Put on the fire and boil, mix.
• Boil over low heat for 6-8 minutes until cooked.
• Turn off the stove and let the grain stand in water for 5 minutes.
• After that, drain the water through a colander and leave the rice in it. Thoroughly rinse the cereal in a colander under running water, stirring with a spoon.
• Leave in the same container until the liquid is completely drained and dried, do not cover with a lid.

A similar method can be used to cook rice for a casserole, meatballs and stuffed pepper. At the same time it should not be brought to full readiness. That is, boil a little less in time - 5 minutes.

You can soak the rice before cooking for 3 hours. Then drain the water and transfer the cereal to a large saucepan. Pour 1 cup of cereal with 2 cups of water and add 2 more tablespoons of liquid.

On a strong flame, bring the mass to a boil, then reduce it and boil the cereal for 10 minutes. Turn off the fire when all the water is absorbed. Cover the saucepan with the lid and leave for 10 minutes. The longer the rice stays, the higher its stickiness will be.

This way of cooking round grain rice will help increase its stickiness, but it will not become a full replacement. If you need sticky porridge, it is better to buy a special cereal.

Cook crumbly rice to garnish with the oven. This is a great way to create a certain temperature in a closed oven. makes it possible to steam rice grain evenly, from all sides.

• Preheat oven to medium temperature.
• Wash rice and boil water.
• Fill half the pot for baking with cereal.
• Top up with water so that it covers 1 cm of rice.
• Add salt, butter and spices to taste.
• Cover the pot with a lid and place in a preheated oven.
• After 15 minutes, turn off the oven. If rice readiness is incomplete, leave it in the switched off chamber for another 5 minutes.

Rice is a traditional part of most Chinese and Japanese dishes. Therefore, it is impossible to ignore the methods of cooking "Saracen grain" in these countries.

A feature of the eastern rice cooking technique is its ratio to water 2: 3. The washed grains are poured into boiling water. Capacity tightly closed lid. It is recommended to even place the load on top to avoid the appearance of cracks.

The main cooking scheme is in the mode of fire and the time spent on it grains. On a strong flame, the croup boils for 3 minutes. Then the fire is slightly diminished and rice is kept on it for 7 minutes. Over low heat, he languishes for 2 minutes.

After that, remove the container from the heat, but do not lift the lid. Keep the rice in a closed container for another 12 minutes. Then you can add additional ingredients to taste.

Properly cook rice, you can not only on the stove, but with the help of modern household appliances. It will help you correctly calculate the time and create the optimum temperature.

To cook a side dish in a slow cooker, you just need to rinse the right amount of cereal, let it settle and drain. Then place it in the tank of the machine, lay it in an even layer and pour water at a ratio of 1: 1.

After that, close the container and set the mode "Rice" or "Krupa". Turn on the device. The duration of this mode is approximately 25 minutes. After the signal, you can get the rice and season it to taste. Add salt, oil, lemon or orange zest, apples and other fruits.

You can complement them with a side dish depending on the main ingredient. For example, it is good to add cumin, cloves, pepper and cardamom to meat, and fish can be seasoned with sage. For sweet dishes, cinnamon is a great addition.

You can use the microwave. This method is also convenient and simple. Washed rice is placed in a container and filled with liquid at the rate of: for 1.5 cups cereal - 2.5 cups of water, salt. Cover with a lid and place in the oven.

We set the maximum power, time - 18 minutes. Stir the rice during cooking. After time, let the dish stand for a while.

And finally, it is impossible not to say about such a product as sushi. This dish is currently very popular. And rice is an integral part of it.

Not only the appearance of the dish and its taste, but also ease of use will depend on the preparation. After all, it is very important that the portioned pieces do not fall apart, and are easily yielded to the chopsticks.

In the classic version for sushi use Japanese rice, but the usual round grain is also suitable.

• Wash rice at least 5 times. We dispose of the floated grains.
• In the rump pour cold water at the rate of 1: 1.5. Add nori that need to be removed before the water boils.
• After boiling boil the grains on low heat for 15 minutes. Then remove the container and infuse the grain also 15 minutes.
• Prepare the dressing: 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar + 1 teaspoon granulated sugar + 1 teaspoon salt. Heat the mixture until the ingredients are completely dissolved.
• Pour rice dressing, mix.

Round grain rice, despite its increased stickiness, can advantageously decorate your dish and make it very appetizing. The main thing is to cook it correctly. Do not forget about the small, but important culinary subtleties. And then your masterpieces will be envied by the best restaurant specialists.

On how to cook round grain rice, see the following video.