Brilio.net - Rice is one of the most commonly consumed staple foods throughout the world, especially in Asia. As an important source of carbohydrates, rice is an integral part of many culinary cultures and eating traditions. Its abundant availability, ease of cooking, and flexibility in serving make rice a favorite in various dishes, from simple dishes to more special dishes.
In Indonesia itself, the ease of cooking rice is supported by the existence of a rice cooker. Apart from being able to produce fluffy and perfectly cooked rice, rice cookers are also often used to store cooked rice. After all, rice stored in a rice cooker tends to last a long time.
However, there are other impacts of storing rice in a rice cooker. If left in warm mode continuously, the rice can become dry and crusty . However, rice like this tends to be unfit for consumption, so the portion size is reduced.
To prevent this, you can use a trick shared by woman Rani. Through the TikTok account @indomihsoto_, Rani admitted that she only uses one simple tool to prevent dry and crusty rice even if she spends all day in the rice cooker. Well, this tool can be easily obtained at home, you know.
Reported by BrilioFood on Monday (1/4), the tool in question is a clean napkin or rag . However, before using this tool, you have to cook rice as usual in a rice cooker first. You can adjust the water dosage according to the desired level of rice fluffiness.
photo: TikTok/@indomihsoto_
So, after the rice is cooked, don't immediately open the rice cooker. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes so that the steam or remaining water can better penetrate the rice. If so, then open the rice cooker. Then cover the inside of the rice cooker with a napkin and stir the rice using a ladle.
" Why wipe it? So the water doesn't drip ," said Rani.
photo: TikTok/@indomihsoto_
When the rice is mixed well, cover with a clean napkin. Only then cover it with the lid of the rice cooker. Well, this is done so that the rice doesn't get wet and runny easily, which causes the rice to go stale quickly.
photo: TikTok/@indomihsoto_
Then, to keep the rice fluffier and not dry or crusty, unplug the rice cooker from the plug. Store rice in cold conditions like this so that it doesn't crust over easily and goes stale quickly even if it's been in the rice cooker all day.
So, if you want to consume it warm, you can reconnect the rice cooker plug cable. Then wait 30 minutes and the rice is ready to be consumed.
This post about tricks to keep rice from being dry and crusty has been viewed more than 34 thousand times. Who would have thought, many TikTok users were interested and also provided various kinds of responses directly via the comments column.
" Dude, at night I unplug it. In the morning I want to make breakfast, I plug it in, how come the rice is sweaty but not stale? What's the solution, bro? " asked the TikTok account @yulitriwulandari2.
" Make sure that after you remove the mejicom, place it on a cloth, bro, like on my VT. God willing, the rice won't get wet ," replied TikTok user @indomihsoto_.
" Sorry, bro, how long does it take to leave it plugged in? Later, if you want to eat again so it's warm, can you plug it in again? How long, for example, plug it in again, " said TikTok @junghaneul60.
" Just plug it in again later, bro, when you want to eat in 30 minutes, so that it's warm when you eat.. Later after eating, you can unplug it again.. but don't forget to always wipe the inside of the magicom, okay? " said TikTok @indomihsoto_.
The best type of rice that is high in fiber.
Rice that is high in fiber is usually better for digestive health and can help control blood sugar levels. Here are 9 types of rice that are high in fiber that you can consider:
1. Brown rice.
Brown rice contains high fiber and more nutrients than white rice because the outer part of the rice grain (bran) is not removed.
2. Black rice.
Black rice contains high fiber and is also rich in antioxidants.
3. Pink rice.
Pink rice is a rice variety that is rich in fiber and has a delicious taste.
4. Brown rice.
Brown rice, or wild rice, is a variety of rice that has brown grains and is high in fiber.
5. Basmati rice.
Basmati rice contains higher fiber than regular white rice.
6. Oat rice.
Oat rice is a whole grain that is high in fiber and is often used in high-fiber diets.
7. Bhutanese red rice.
Bhutanese red rice is a variety of red rice that is rich in fiber and nutrients.
8. Porang rice.
Porang rice is rice that is not fully processed and has a high fiber content.
9. Colored rice.
Various types of colored rice such as brown rice, black rice and purple rice generally contain higher fiber than white rice.