How to cook rice on water in a saucepan and other kitchen appliances

Attitude to crops in this century has changed somewhat. The younger generation is completely unwilling to use porridge in their nutritious diet.

Healthy food, enriched with millions of trace elements and vitamins, is replaced by fast, fast food-like foods. The only cereal that has not spent its popularity is rice. To this day, it remains one of the most consumed and tasty foods.

The historical roots of this culture lie deep in antiquity and go back many centuries. These facts are confirmed by archaeological finds. Asia became the ancestral home of rice - a fertile place to grow it.

In Russia, the "rice" story begins around the 19th century. Then he was called Saracen millet. Today, the cereals industry, like everything else in the world, has undergone numerous changes. We invite you to learn how to choose and cook rice of different varieties in a saucepan on water in various ways.

Rules for the selection and preparation of cereals

Rice has a fairly wide variety of species, differing among themselves in various parameters: from price to color. Therefore, the choice of this cereal culture will depend on what dish you want to see on your table and how ready you are to spend it.

There are more than two dozen species and over one hundred and fifty varieties of rice culture. Typical classification is divided into color, shape and method of processing grain. Rice palette is striking in its diversity:

• classically white;
• yellow, like the sun;
• black as embers;
• red like blood;
• beige and even purple.

The shape and size of the grain divides the crop into such sub-species:

• round grain;
• long grain
• medium grain.

Grain, processed in one way or another, allows you to select:

• ground (or white);
• unpolished (brown);
• steamed rice

Each of the above types has its own advantages. So, the rice having rounded shape is more often used for porridges, quickly prepares. Its grains have properties to stick together with each other, therefore it is applied to dishes in which there should be an adhesive consistence.

The long grains have a more solid structure and do not stick together during cooking. This subspecies will be suitable for the first courses, and can also be used as a side dish. Such a view is good for pilaf.

Medium grain rice is used for both soups and porridges. When choosing cereals, it is important to pay attention to the degree of transparency of the grains. Long rice has the greatest transparency (the more transparent, the better). The most opaque is round.

The way the product is processed determines its usefulness.

Its price is higher, but it is justified by the properties of the grain. Such cereal is not stored for a long time: bought - cooked. No less valuable product - steamed rice. He saves and conveys to the person all his useful qualities.

White rice is the most consumed in the world, has less nutrients, but it is fast in cooking (compared to brown and steamed), cheap, which is equally important for the broad masses of the population, tasty, and, moreover, can be stored During a long time.

Having made the right choice in the store, you can start preparing cereals to prepare the desired dish.

1. Open the packaging with cereals and carry out the sampling of impurities in the grain, if any.
2. Next, start washing it. This is a very important part of the preparatory work and it is done very carefully. Rice is washed under running water at least five times. During the process, all dirt, spoiled grains are removed, and the level of starchy substances of the product is also reduced.
3. If necessary, the grits are pre-soaked.
4. In the absence of the need for soaking, the cereal is thrown onto a sieve, saving it from excess liquid.
5. Now everything is ready for the cooking process.

How to cook rice in a pan on water (standard method)

Ingredients:

• rice grain groats - 200 gr .;
• ordinary water - 400 - 500 g .;
• salt - 5 gr.

The time spent on cooking will be 40 - 60 minutes.

Caloric content of the finished dish will be equal to 95 - 112 kcal. on 100 gr.

The process of cooking rice is quite simple. However, it is important to know and respect the recommended proportions and rules. Then the dish will delight your taste. The classic version of cooking can be described as follows:

1. We take a pot with thick walls (only not enameled).
2. Fill it with clean cold water. Its quantity should exceed the amount of cereals twice, in a different way the proportions will be as follows - 2 to 1.
3. Put the water on the fire and wait for it to boil.
4. After that, pour the cereal, cook until 15-30 minutes, depending on its type.
5. Drain the water from the pan, pour the rice into a colander and pour over hot water.

The amount of cooking water can be increased 4 times and be equal to two liters. From this dish does not suffer.

How to cook rice in bags in the pan

For advanced modern ladies who do not want to spoil their manicure, washing the cereal endlessly, the shrewd manufacturer has provided an excellent option: cereal in sachets. This is also an excellent option for young persons who have not yet learned the secrets of culinary art, but have already entered into family life.

On the package there is always a detailed instructions for use, no need to look for something or invent.

Components for cooking:

• bags of cereals by the number of servings - 1 p. = 100 g. = 1 portion;
• drinking water - 1 l. for one portion;
• salt - to taste.

Proportionality here is the most important condition for obtaining a quality product.

The recommended cooking time varies from 12 to 25 minutes (depending on the type of rice).

The calorie content of the dish is indicated by the species of the product and is 100 - 130 kcal.

Cooking process:

1. Take the pot.
2. We put bags of cereals in it and fill them with water.
3. We salt.
4. We give time to boil water, then reduce the heat, tightly close the pan.
5. Cook until done.
6. After the time has elapsed, remove the sachets, put them into prepared dishes, cut them, and remove the prepared rice.
7. Optionally, you can add your favorite spices.

So without any problems you can cook any cereal.

The advantages of such preparation are obvious: quick, clean, tasty, but more expensive than the simple version. For all the good you have to pay.

How to cook crumbly in a pan rice of different types

Steamed

In order for white cereal when cooking it in a traditional dish to turn out crumbly, it is necessary to know some of the subtleties of cooking various kinds of it.

Steamed rice - the choice of people who care about their health.

Required Products:

• rice - 1 faceted glass;
• clean drinking water - 2 faceted glasses;
• salt - 1 - 1.5 tsp

The total cooking time is 60 minutes.

Calorie dishes - 100 kcal.

To make the product crumbly, you need to prepare it in this way.

1. Take thick-walled dishes.
2. Pour 2 cups of cold water.
3. Wait for the boiling water, salt it.
4. Pour clean, washed grits.
5. Again wait for boiling water (already with cereals) and turn off the fire.
6. Do not remove dishes from a fire with boiling product and tightly closed lid. Give her a brew. After 30-40 minutes, you get a surprisingly crumbly grass.

Brown

Brown rice is another healthy food.

Required Products:

• Brown (or brown) rice - 1 faceted glass;
• clean drinking water - 2.5 faceted glasses;
• salt - 1.5 - 2 tsp

The total cooking time is 80 minutes.

Calorie dishes - 95 kcal.

To make the product crumbly, you need to prepare it in this way.

1. Take thick-walled dishes.
2. Pour 2.5 cups of cold water.
3. Wait for the boiling water, salt it.
4. Prepare the cereal beforehand, soaking it for 40-60 minutes in cold water.
5. After that, add rice.
6. Wait for the water to boil again (already with the grits) and reduce the heat to minimum.
7. Boil 40 - 45 minutes.
8. Upon completion of the cooking process do not open the lid, let it stand for 10-20 minutes.

Wild

Wild rice is a special culture, which has a very specific taste and a color that is not typical for the usual rice - black. This product must be soaked before cooking.

Components:

• black rice (zizaniya) - 1 cup;
• water - 3 to 5 glasses;
• salt - to taste.

Cooking time takes 60 - 80 minutes (without soaking).

Calorie zizania - 101 kcal.

Cooking instructions are as follows.

1. Before cooking black rice, wash it well and soak it overnight in plenty of water. Upon completion, the water is drained.
2. We collect water in the dishes for cooking.
3. Sent to her zizania.
4. Add salt.
5. After boiling the fire is reduced to a minimum.
6. After boiling the mass for 20-30 minutes, the fire is turned off, and the saucepan is left on the stove for another 15-20 minutes.

You can determine the readiness of zizania visually: according to the grains that have increased in size (3-4 times) and their color changes from black to dark purple.

Kruglozerny, long grain

Kruglozerny and long-grain rice species are familiar foods that we encounter almost daily.

Composite components:

• round or long grain rice - 1 cup;
• drinking water - 2 glasses;
• salt - to taste.

The principle of their preparation is identical and includes the following steps.

1. We wash the cereal under water at least 5 times.
2. Fill the prepared dish with cold water.
3. We put it on the maximum fire and wait for boiling.
4. While the water is boiling, you can pour rice with water (if desired) for 15-20 minutes.
5. Salt boiling water.
6. Pour pure rice.
7. Give the mass to boil again.
8. After boiling the croup for a few minutes, the fire can be either reduced or turned off completely.
9. The grass will absorb all the water and reach the plate on the stove. The garnish will turn out crumbly and soft.

How to cook rice for garnish in different kitchen gadgets

The presence of numerous electrical appliances in the kitchen of a modern person allows you to cook in a variety of variations, improving the taste of products.

In the slow cooker

The slow cooker is the subject of admiration and love of housewives, it gives a special taste to many dishes. You can cook crumbly rice in it without hassle.

Food Package:

• rice cereal - 200 gr .;
• clean drinking water - 400 g .;
• salt, spices - according to personal preferences.

Cooking time - 40 minutes.

Calories - 100 kcal.

Step-by-step instruction.

1. Preparation of rice: washing (water drain at least 5 times) and the elimination of impurities.
2. Fall asleep all the ingredients in the multicooker bowl.
3. Choose a mode of porridge or rice.
4. We are waiting for the finished product.

In a double boiler

Cooking a side dish of rice in a double boiler is a very simple way.

Composition:

• rice grain - 200 gr .;
• drinking water - its amount is determined visually: full coverage of cereals plus 5-6 cm.
• salt, spices - to taste and desire.

The time spent on cooking is 60 minutes.

Calorie dishes - 130 - 160 kcal.

Cooking:

1. Preparation of rice: thoroughly wash, sort out.
2. Fill the water in a special bowl double boiler.
3. Pour all the ingredients.
4. We put on a certain mode within 40 - 50 minutes.
5. We are waiting for readiness.

In the microwave

The microwave is another household appliance in the kitchen that makes life easier for us. With it, you can quickly and without effort to cook crumbly rice cereal.

Ingredients:

• Saracen millet - 200 gr .;
• clean drinking water - 400 gr.
• salt, spices - to taste and desire.

Cooking time - 30 minutes.

Calorie content - 140 kcal.

Cooking:

6. Preparation of rice: thoroughly wash, sort out.
7. Pour the grain in a special dish with a lid for the microwave.
8. Fill with water, add salt.
9. We put on a certain mode for 20 minutes.
10. We are waiting for readiness.

In the pan

No less tasty is rice grain cooked in a pan.

Ingredients:

• rice grain - 200 gr .;
• ordinary water - 400 g .;
• vegetable oil - 90 g .;
• salt, spices - to taste.

The time is 60 minutes.

Calorie - 113.

Cooking Instructions:

1. Rice grains are washed.
2. Soak it in if necessary.
3. We take a frying pan, pour sunflower oil into it, heat it.
4. Pour the cereal there and fry it.
5. After roasting, add water, cover the pan with the lid and simmer for 15-40 minutes (depending on the type of grain crop).

How to cook rice for salad

Salad is usually prepared for guests, so its quality must be impeccable. The rice in it must be immaculate and each rice must be separated from the other. The best option for such a dish is steamed long grain rice. He will not boil soft and will not turn into porridge.

Ingredients:

• steamed long grain rice - 200 g;
• ordinary drinking water - 200 g .;
• salt to taste

The cooking process takes about one hour.

Calorie dishes - 95 kcal.

To the grass crumbled on a plate, prepare it so.

1. Carefully wash the cereal (change at least 5 waters) until the water is perfectly clear.
2. Fill the water in the dishes for cooking in the ratio of 1: 1.
3. Put the pot on the stove, let the water boil.
4. We send our cereal to boiling water.
5. Again bring to a boil and remove the fire.
6. The dishes remain on the hot plate under a tightly closed lid until the water is completely absorbed in the rice.
7. After cooling, loose rice can be added to the salad.

Useful tips

1. You can easily improve the taste qualities of cereals with the preparation of them not on water, but on meat or vegetable broth.
2. "White gold" for salad can turn out perfectly without cooking, retaining as much as possible all the best and useful, if you soak it in boiling water overnight in a ratio of 1: 2, where most of it is boiling water.
3. The grits are added to boiling water.
4. Whiteness of rice will give vinegar (add it 1 tsp. While cooking).
5. A couple of spoons of ordinary milk will not allow rice to turn into hominy.

Question answer

Cereals with a unique set of nutritional properties, are the reason for the many questions, the answers to which we try to find everywhere: in their surroundings, the Internet, personal experience and other sources of information.

Is rice a diet product? A controversial issue.

If we are talking about a white product, then no, rather than yes. Wild or brown, definitely yes.

When cooking this product is it necessary to observe the proportions? Yes and no. All individually and selectively. Do I need to interfere with the cereal during the cooking process? Yes and no. After all, you need to know when to do it and in what direction. There are a lot of questions. There are no less answers and each of them is correct in its own way.

Rice diversity is a unique feature of the product. It can be sweet, salty, but still tasty. This product is firmly in the life of man and remains there forever, until the end of his days. He is changing, there are varieties of it, new recipes. But the taste, loved since childhood, remains. And everyone tries to pass it on to new generations. Eat porridge and be healthy!

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