Brilio.net - Although there is an assumption that the quality of rice greatly determines the deliciousness of rice, especially regarding its level of stickiness, actually a more crucial factor is the cooking method. Premium rice does tend to produce rice that is stickier because of its lower water content, but the right cooking technique can produce delicious rice even from medium or low quality rice.
The cooking process of rice plays a vital role in determining the final texture and taste. By applying the right technique, even medium-quality rice can be a delicious dish. The key lies in the attention to detail during the cooking process, not just the quality of the rice used.
One trick that is often used to improve the quality of rice is to add a little oil to the rice before cooking. The oil mixed with water can help create a softer rice texture. However, keep in mind that this method may be less effective if applied to very low-quality rice. In situations like this, other approaches or techniques are needed to optimize the results of rice cooking.
Luckily, a YouTube user named ISB_CHANNEL once shared a trick for cooking rice from low-quality rice. Instead of adding cooking oil, the YouTube user actually used another type of rice, namely white sticky rice. For the measurements, he used a 3:1 ratio with a larger portion of regular rice.
photo: YouTube/ISB_CHANNEL
As reported by BrilioFood on Friday (11/10), sticky rice has a stickier and softer texture. When mixed with regular rice, it will melt and make the texture of regular rice more sticky and soft. Not only that, its legit taste can also affect the taste of regular rice after it is cooked.
For the method, you can directly put regular rice into the rice cooker pan. In the video, YouTube user ISB_CHANNEL uses three small cups of regular rice. As for the white sticky rice, he only uses one small cup.
photo: YouTube/ISB_CHANNEL
Mix both ingredients in a rice cooker pan. Then wash it thoroughly. After washing, pour five glasses of water. Use the same glass to measure the rice and water so that the rice can be soft and perfectly cooked.
photo: YouTube/ISB_CHANNEL
Next, put the pan in the rice cooker. Then cook as usual. Once cooked, the rice looks really soft and fluffy. According to YouTube user ISB_CHANNEL, it also tastes more legit and savory. Now, the cooked rice is ready to be eaten with side dishes and vegetables.
photo: YouTube/ISB_CHANNEL
Having been viewed more than six thousand times, this video by YouTube user ISB_CHANNEL immediately caught the attention of netizens. Some of them even responded directly in the comments column. They admitted that this trick for cooking ordinary rice is very useful.
"Thanks for the tips," said YouTube Anis Faulina.
"Great, useful tips," said YouTuber Taufit Tifi.