foto: YouTube/Lia Smilling
Just add one kitchen ingredient, you know~
16 April 2024 12:00
Brilio.net - Rice is one of the staple foods of Indonesian society. Many people consume it as a daily source of carbohydrates. Currently, the way to cook rice is also quite practical because many people rely on rice cookers to cook rice.
We just need to wash the rice, then cook it in water. In a matter of minutes, the rice can be eaten. Apart from cooking rice, a rice cooker also functions to store rice so that it remains warm and hygienic.
However, despite its ease of use , rice cookers also have disadvantages. When rice is stored in warm mode, it can become dry and crusty. Dry rice grains will usually stick to the walls of the rice cooker pan. As a result, rice cannot be consumed because of its hard texture.
So, to prevent this, you can imitate a trick that was shared by a netizen via Lia Smilling's YouTube account. In one of his uploads, he admitted that he had an effective trick so that the cooked rice didn't dry out even if it was kept in the rice cooker all day .
"Tips so that the rice doesn't dry out even if it's left in magic com for too long," he said, as reported by BrilioFood on Tuesday (16/4).
photo: YouTube/Lia Smilling
After all, this trick only relies on 1 kitchen ingredient, you know. The kitchen ingredient in question is cooking oil. So, the rice to be cooked is mixed with cooking oil first so that the resulting rice is fluffier and not dry.
For the steps, first wash the rice that will be cooked. Then add water according to the amount when cooking rice. If so, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the rice.
"And here is the solution, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, then stir evenly. Press the cook button and cook," he explained.
photo: YouTube/Lia Smilling
After the rice is cooked, wait a few moments, then open the rice cooker and stir the rice. Rice cooked with cooking oil also looks fluffier.
"And here are the results, the rice is guaranteed not to be dry and crusty even throughout the day. Until tomorrow it will still be really fluffy," he concluded.
How about it, this trick is quite easy, isn't it? Are you interested in trying it?
To clean the rice cooker so it doesn't get damaged, you can follow the following tips:
1. Turn off and cool.
Make sure the rice cooker is turned off and cool enough before cleaning it.
2. Use a wet cloth.
Use a cloth dampened with warm water and a little mild detergent to clean the outside of the rice cooker. Avoid using abrasive materials that can damage the surface of the rice cooker.
3. Remove the removable parts.
If the rice cooker has removable parts, such as an inner pot or lid, remove them and clean them separately using a soft sponge and soapy water. Do not wet the electronic parts of the rice cooker.
4. Clean the outside.
Wipe the outside of the rice cooker with a damp cloth to remove dust and dirt stuck to it. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaning fluids.
5. Dry with a dry cloth.
After cleaning, dry the rice cooker with a dry cloth before assembling it again.
6. Regular maintenance.
Carry out routine maintenance, such as cleaning the inside of the rice cooker regularly and replacing parts that are worn or damaged.
7. Keep dry.
If the rice cooker gets wet or comes into contact with liquid, be sure to dry it with a dry cloth as quickly as possible to prevent moisture damage.
Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
