Tricks to overcome undercooked rice in a rice cooker, practical without the need for steaming

foto: YouTube/The young knight

Rice that is still hard and in the form of rice grains is certainly uncomfortable to eat.

Brilio.net - Cooking rice with a rice cooker is a fast and practical way that many people use. Just add rice and water, then wait until it is cooked. Usually, the result will be soft and perfectly cooked.

But, sometimes the rice cooked in the rice cooker is undercooked. Rice that is still hard and in the form of rice grains certainly makes it uncomfortable to eat.

This problem can occur for several reasons, one of which is the amount of water is not enough. If the water used is too little, the rice will not be able to cook perfectly.

In addition, another factor that often occurs is forgetting to press the "cook" button. Many people unknowingly just put a pot of rice into the rice cooker without actually activating the cooking process. As a result, the water is absorbed into the rice, but the temperature is not hot enough to cook the rice perfectly.

This condition is often experienced by many people, including YouTube user The Young Knight. Fortunately, there is a practical way that you can try to overcome undercooked rice without having to re-steam it. Curious? Check out the trick!

"This time I wanted to have breakfast, but the rice was hard. I forgot, I didn't check it this afternoon," said YouTuber The Young Knight, quoted by BrilioFood .

Undercooked rice can basically be cooked again to be slightly soft. However, most people usually cook the rice again in a steamer or steamer. Indeed, this method is effective in making rice soft and fluffy again.

But instead of using a steamer, the YouTube user did something else. Apparently he has his own trick to deal with undercooked rice in a rice cooker in a more practical and hassle-free way. Instead of using a steamer, he just leaves the rice in the rice cooker.

photo: YouTube/The young knight

So, the undercooked rice is simply stirred again. After that, pour in really boiling hot water. The amount of water can be adjusted to the texture of the rice, okay?

photo: YouTube/The young knight

After pouring hot water, stir again until evenly distributed. Then close the rice cooker and press the 'cook' button. Wait until the button changes to warm and the rice is cooked or soft. When it is cooked, the rice is ready to eat.

photo: YouTube/The young knight

1. Why is the rice in the rice cooker undercooked?

Undercooked rice is usually caused by not measuring enough water, forgetting to press the "cook" button, or the rice cooker not functioning properly.

2. How to fix undercooked rice without re-steaming?

You can stir the rice in the rice cooker, then pour in enough boiling hot water. After that, close the rice cooker and press the "cook" button until the rice is perfectly cooked.

3. Can you add cold water if the rice is undercooked?

Not recommended, because cold water can make the texture of the rice harder. It is better to use boiling hot water so that the cooking process is faster and the results are more sticky.

4. How much additional time is needed to re-cook rice in a rice cooker?

Typically, after adding hot water and pressing the "cook" button, the rice will cook in about 10-15 minutes, depending on the condition of the rice beforehand.

5. Can undercooked rice affect its taste and quality?

Yes, if not fixed immediately, undercooked rice can become hard and less tasty. Also, if left too long in "warm" mode, rice can become dry and less tasty.

(brl/lut)