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All about rice tips

Discover all the versatile ways to use rice!

All about rice tips

Tips for perfect rice

Say goodbye to mushy or undercooked grains and hello to perfectly cooked rice!
Whether you’re cooking fluffy white rice, hearty brown rice, or fragrant basmati, getting the texture and flavour just right can elevate any meal.

With our expert tips and tricks, you’ll master the art of rice cooking, ensuring delicious and consistent results.

Dive in and discover the secrets to making your rice the star of your culinary creations.

If you slightly burn rice on the bottom of your pot, you can remove the burnt taste from the unburnt rice by placing a slice of fresh white bread on the top and then covering the pot. After 5 minutes the burnt taste should disappear.
Wait to add salt to the rice until after it is fully cooked, as it may cause it to toughen.
To keep rice white while cooking, add a few drops of lemon juice to the water.
A few minutes before your rice is done, place 2 layers of paper towel under the lid and let it finish cooking. The rice will be dryer and fluffier.
Don’t ever be afraid to taste test your rice for doneness (like pasta).
Perfection in anything requires some trial and error – you need to find what works with you in your kitchen, including your best rice cooking pot!

Basic Ratios & Timings

Unlock the secrets to mastering rice with confidence and ease!

Guideline ratio, 1 cup uncooked rice is equal to 3 cups cooked rice, 1:3
How much to cook per person? For a rice side dish ¼ cup of dry rice/person and for a main ½ to ¾ cup/person, depending on appetite.
Time to cookstart to finish: plan on 20 minutes for white rice and 45 minutes for brown rice.
If the rice is still ‘al dente’ but the pot is out of water, add some water, cover and turn the heat down until desired texture.
If you end up with a crust of slightly brown rice, on the bottom of your rice cooker or pot, try adding an extra 1/4 cup of water next time.
Any rice can be cooked in the same manner as pasta, throw it into boiling water and taste test for doneness,then strain.

Kitchen help

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Homemade Rice Flour

Why not – you can make your own gluten-free flour
Perfect for battering or baking, you can make your own gluten free rice flour by pulsing and grinding dry rice in a blender.

Tip: If the grinding does not achieve a uniform result, sift the flour to remove the larger unground pieces

Tip: 1 cup of rice yields about 1 1/2 cups rice flour

Tip: for Baking needs, blend in 1 tbsp. baking powder for each cup of rice flour

To rinse or not to rinse?

It’s cultural, not political!
Rinsing Dainty rice is not necessary as once it has been imported it is cleaned at our Canadian mill – it is run through metal detectors and sorting equipment to remove any foreign material. For many, rinsing is actually a cultural preference – there is no right or wrong! Notably, rinsing your rice will make it less sticky as it removes the surface starch, but it will not remove any nutrients.

Make your own rice milk

A simple & healthy alternative
Great for smoothies, on your morning granola or for vegan sauces, easy as 1-2-3

You will need 1 cup/250ml of cooked rice, 4 cups/1 litre of water, a pinch of salt and 1-2 tbsp of maple syrup or honey.
Add everything to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
Strain through a cheesecloth over a bowl or large mouthed jug and refrigerate.

For a creamier texture just use less water.

If more sweetness is desired you can add as you wish.

Will keep refrigerated up to 5 days.

Couple of recipe ideas