Brilio.net - Rice is one of the staple foods that Indonesian people eat almost every day. The way to cook rice is fairly simple. Just put the rice that has been washed clean into the rice cooker pan. Pour in the water, then cover, and press the "cook" button on the rice cooker.
Once cooked, the rice can be left in the rice cooker to keep it warm. But leaving rice in the rice cooker for too long will make it dry until it becomes crusty. If the rice is already dry, even crusty, no one wants to eat it, so it's wasted, right?
So that the rice doesn't dry out and become crusty when stored in the rice cooker , some people deliberately add cooking oil when cooking the rice. Because it turns out that the process of cooking rice will affect the rice results later. Well, the addition of this one ingredient is considered effective in making the texture of the rice less sticky .
However, don't just add cooking oil, because there are other ways you can store rice in the rice cooker so that it doesn't dry out and become crusty. The method was demonstrated by TikTok user @sehati.homeappliances. In the video upload, it appears that this netizen did not add any ingredients to the rice cooker at all. However, the resulting rice is still fluffy and lasts all day.
Tricks so that rice doesn't get dry and crusty even if you keep it all day in the rice cooker.
Reported by BrilioFood from TikTok @sehati.homeappliances on Tuesday (2/4), cook the rice as usual in a rice cooker. When it's cooked, open the lid of the rice cooker and stir the rice. This process aims to ensure that the hot steam in the rice cooker can come out perfectly.
"This is so that the rice doesn't go stale quickly," he explained.
photo: TikTok/@sehati.homeappliances
After stirring, press and spread the rice evenly in the rice cooker pan. Then take a piece of oil paper, fold it in half, then cut it out. Take one sheet of greaseproof paper and put it on top of the rice. If you don't have oil paper, you can replace it with banana leaves.
photo: TikTok/@sehati.homeappliances
According to him, this method is effective in keeping rice warm and not dry even if it is stored in the rice cooker for a long time. No joke, the quality of the rice is maintained even if it is stored for a whole day, you know.
photo: TikTok/@sehati.homeappliances
Interested in practicing this method?
How to prevent rice from getting watery and going stale quickly.
Here are several ways to prevent rice from becoming watery and going stale quickly.
1. Use the right rice.
Choose a type of rice that is suitable for making rice, such as Basmati rice or Jasmin rice which has a lower amylose content. This type of rice tends to produce rice that is drier and lasts longer.
2. Wash the rice well.
Before cooking, clean the rice by washing it in clean water. This helps remove excess starch that can make the rice watery.
3. Correct water ratio.
Make sure to use the right ratio of water to rice when cooking rice. If there is too much water, the rice tends to be softer and watery. Follow the instructions on the rice packaging or adjust according to your cooking experience.
4. Choosing the right cooking technique.
Use appropriate rice cooking techniques, such as using a rice cooker or cooking the traditional way on the stove. Make sure to cook the rice at the right temperature and time to produce a dry and tender texture.
5. Store rice properly.
After cooking, make sure to store the rice in an airtight container or wrap it tightly using plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Avoid storing rice at room temperature for too long, it is better to store it immediately in the refrigerator.
By following the steps above, you can help prevent rice from becoming watery and going stale quickly.