foto: YouTube/Boyu's Kitchen
Brilio.net - There are many processed black sticky rice creations that can be made at home. Mostly, this food ingredient is transformed into sweet snacks, such as porridge, sponge cake , brownies, or traditional snacks. Before being processed, black sticky rice usually has to be boiled first so that the texture is softer.
However, the process of boiling black sticky rice tends to take a long time if it is not soaked first. Usually, people need 1 to 3 hours to soak black sticky rice before boiling, so that the texture is soft enough and there is no need to waste time using stove gas.
However, many people think the process of soaking black sticky rice takes too long. So, if you're one of those who don't want to wait long, the trick for boiling black sticky rice from YouTube user Boyu's Kitchen is definitely suitable for you. After all, this trick only takes 12 minutes, you know.
"Cooking black sticky rice doesn't require soaking, this method is very easy and quick to cook," said the owner of the Boyu's Kitchen YouTube account, quoted by BrilioFood on Saturday (30/3).
How to boil black sticky rice so it's soft.
Before cooking, wash the black sticky rice first until clean, then set aside for a moment to prepare the cooking water. When the water has boiled, add the black sticky rice and cook for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, turn off the stove, cover the pan, and let the black sticky rice sit for 30 minutes.
photo: YouTube/Boyu's Kitchen
If you have left it for 30 minutes, continue boiling the black sticky rice again for 7 minutes. Yup, this boiling process uses a method of 5 minutes of boiling, 30 minutes of letting the black sticky rice sit, and 7 minutes of boiling. So, the total boiling time is only 12 minutes. Even so, the resulting black sticky rice will still be soft, you know.
When the boiling process is almost finished, you can add the other ingredients. For example, if you want to make black sticky rice porridge, you can add coconut milk, palm sugar, salt, or other ingredients according to taste. When it is cooked, the black sticky rice can be removed immediately.
photo: YouTube/Boyu's Kitchen
So, this trick of boiling black sticky rice saves gas, right? Taking a peek at the comments column on Boyu's Kitchen's YouTube upload which has received 455 thousand viewers, quite a few netizens feel helped by this trick, you know.
"Wow, it's true that black sticky rice quickly becomes soft. Thanks for the tip," said YouTube @mtambunan2770.
"I tried this method twice... Thank God it worked, my son likes it... Thanks bro," said YouTube @sheladianita3128.
Benefits of black sticky rice for beauty.
Black sticky rice, also known as pulut black or black sticky rice, is a type of rice that is rich in nutrients and has various health benefits. Here are some of the benefits of consuming black sticky rice for beauty.
1. Antioxidants.
Black sticky rice contains antioxidants such as anthocyanins, which help fight free radicals that can damage skin cells. Antioxidants help slow skin aging and keep skin healthy and radiant.
2. Maintain healthy skin.
The nutrients in black sticky rice, such as vitamins, minerals and fiber, help maintain healthy skin from within. This can give your skin a fresher and more radiant look.
3. Overcoming skin problems.
Some people believe that consuming black sticky rice can help overcome skin problems such as acne, pigmentation, or hyperpigmentation. Although there is no research that shows directly that black sticky rice can treat skin problems, the nutrients contained in it can help improve the overall condition of the skin.
4. Natural moisturizer.
Black sticky rice contains small amounts of healthy fats which can help maintain skin moisture. This can help prevent dry skin and make it feel smoother and softer.
5. Body cleanser.
The fiber contained in black sticky rice can help cleanse the body of toxins and other dangerous substances. By cleansing the body from within, this can be reflected in clearer and radiant skin.
However, it is important to remember that the beauty benefits of black sticky rice may vary from person to person, and individual experiences may vary. Additionally, while consuming black sticky rice in your daily diet can provide several beauty benefits, holistic skin care also involves hygiene, sun protection and other skin care. So, black sticky rice can be part of your skin care regime, but it should not be the sole focus.
(brl/tin)
