My mom always teases me because I use instant rice - so last week I finally bought regular rice. It did not turn out well!
I tried again - no luck
My mom said to try boiling it until its tender then strain - it didn't work
How can you possibly mess up rice?????
Equal parts rice and water - boil, cover, done - right????
ETA: my problem is the rice is never fully cooked
squash / 13208 posts
@mrs. wagon: I knew someone would say that! haha
I don't cook rice enough to warrant buying one though
squash / 13764 posts
I have finally (I think) mastered it. For me, it is all about being EXACT with the proportions of rice and water, and making sure that I simmer it long enough after it boils.
grape / 98 posts
I agree with mrs wagon. A rice cooker is the way to go.. You don't have to watch it and it's super easy. You can get a fairly simple one for less than 20 dollars.
squash / 13208 posts
@locavore_mama: after it boils I add the rice and wait a few minutes then cover and turn it off.
eggplant / 11716 posts
@Mamaof2: you should never have to strain the water after. Just use the correct amount of water, and always keep the lid on until the end (the steam will cook the rice after the water has boiled off a bit).
Here's an explanation: http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-cook-rice-on-the-stove-44333
pear / 1586 posts
What type of rice are you cooking? I do 2 cups of water for 1 cup of brown rice. I add rice to boiling water, cover, wait 1-2 minutes then turn to low. Let it cook for 40-50 minutes. It doesn't always come out perfect but generally!
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts
Yeah, I think the key is to cook it on simmer with a tight lid fully on the whole time until all the water is gone.
@Mamaof2: how long are you cooking it for?
wonderful olive / 19353 posts
I was going to say rice cooker as well, but what about something like this?
squash / 13208 posts
@Anagram: @cheesetomywhine: @locavore_mama: Ok well I didn't know you were suppose to leave it on simmer the whole time - duh! I will try that next time!
pineapple / 12802 posts
You can definitely get small and inexpensive rice cookers. They really do rice perfect! 
pineapple / 12526 posts
Hahaha. Rice cooker here too! I have a $15 one from Target that has lasted me 3 years so far.
pear / 1699 posts
The ratio is 2:1 water to rice - that's probably why it isn't working. I love my small rice cooker though! I use it at least once a week.
pomelo / 5129 posts
I also do 2:1 water to rice. maybe that's the issue??
I was SO against a rice cooker because they take up so much space...but I have to say, it's SO easy and convenient and I'm glad DH brought one with him when he moved in
honeydew / 7091 posts
I use a pot with no lid. 2:1 water:rice. I just let it boil until it's done? It's take 15-20 minutes for white, 45-60 for brown. Sometimes I need to add more water, sometimes I need to let it cook longer to use up the rest of the water. I also never strain it.
I don't use a lid to cook rice because it always boils over and makes a mess - I don't have time for that. Also, because I usually cook rice when it's cold out and I want the steam in my house
To see if it's done I just use a spoon to get a couple granules and see how crunchy it is. If it's not done then just let it cook longer!
eggplant / 11716 posts
@Mamaof2: also, DON'T STIR. I mean, if you do.
My mom always made this weird, gloppy rice that was kind of watery and she would use too much water, leave the lid off, and stir constantly.
Ruins the rice every time. But growing up, I thought that's how rice WAS.
pomegranate / 3105 posts
Rice cooker
If not:
2 to 1 ratio
2 cups water = 1 cup rice
Boil water
dump in rice
turn to low
cover
20 min timer
done
persimmon / 1085 posts
After boiling, I simmer for about 30-35 minutes with a lid and only check it towards the end to make sure it isn't too dry/sticking. You shouldn't have any water left at all.
kiwi / 633 posts
I think it depends on the type of rice that you're using too! We use short grain jasmine rice and 1.5C water to 1C rice. Bring to a boil, turn down to low and simmer for 20 mins. Usually comes out perfectly.. no straining involved.
Texture is even better if you fluff it with a fork after it's done cooking and then set it aside, covered, for another 10 minutes.
persimmon / 1085 posts
@Anagram: Yes, lid on and don't touch it! That's my method, too. The lid being on is key because the steam helps cook it.
pineapple / 12053 posts
1 c jasmine rice
1.5 c water
cook with a TBSP of butter or oil until slightly opaque.
put in water and stir until consistently of porridge.
turn to low, cover and cook for 15 minutes. perfect delish rice!
pomegranate / 3601 posts
@Mamaof2: I cook rice differently. I use twice the amount of cold water over rice. I put everything (incl. salt) in a cold pot put a lid on top and then turn up the heat until the water boils then turn down the heat but keep it boiling. Keep the lid on and when all the water is gone the rice is finished.
pineapple / 12053 posts
@thismustbetheplace: jasmine rice is the best. i accidentally bought a different rice and it turned out so poorly!
grapefruit / 4442 posts
@Mamaof2: when it boils I turn to a simmer and cover. Then check it
coconut / 8475 posts
@babycanuck: this is the ONLY way. Seriously.
My mom taught me years and years ago:
Let water come to boil
Then dump rice in
Immediately put lid on
Turn to lowest setting of stovetop once lid is on tight (don't use those lidss that have the steam holes; just a solid lid no holes)
Wait 20mins
*that's a 2:1 ratio obviously
squash / 13764 posts
@Mamaof2: I put the water and the rice in the pot, bring it to a boil, then cover and turn down to simmer for about 20 minutes, maybe 21-22. Then I remove from heat. It has worked every time!
ETA I basically just follow the instructions on the box!
wonderful cherry / 21504 posts
It's funny everyone says rice cooker. I feel like it always comes out too sticky and boils over ad makes a mess. What am I doing wrong? I usually do stove top or microwave following directions on the back of the bag and it's fine, not fantastic.
apricot / 429 posts
1 cup rice, 2 cups water. Put water and rice in the pot. Bring to boil on highest setting, then put the lid on, turn to low and cook covered for 15 minutes. After the timer goes off, DO NOT TAKE THE LID OFF. Let the cooked rice sit for another 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve. I have never in my life screwed up rice.
coconut / 8430 posts
This is how my dad taught me to make rice.
Wash your rice
Put equal parts rice and water in the pot
Turn it to boil
Let it boil for 3-4 min, then turn the heat all the way down to a low simmer
Let the rice steam for 20 min on low and do not take the lid off to peek at it!
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