Without additional ingredients, this is a trick for cooking rice so that it doesn't dry out and go stale quickly in the rice cooker

TikTok/@rigalruiroom

Rice is also suitable to be eaten with various types of side dishes and vegetables.

Brilio.net - Cooking rice is a daily activity for people. Apart from being filling, rice is also suitable to be eaten with various types of side dishes and vegetables.

If you don't want the hassle, you can cook rice using a rice cooker. This electronic tool really makes and speeds up the process of cooking rice. The result is fluffy and perfectly cooked rice.

But behind that, sometimes rice that is stored in the rice cooker for too long actually becomes dry. It even hardens at the bottom of the rice cooker pan. Apart from that, there are also those who find the rice watery and smelly because it is stale when stored in the rice cooker .

Problems like this can actually be overcome by adding various additional ingredients when cooking rice, such as cooking oil, lime juice or vinegar. These additional ingredients are thought to make rice fluffier and last longer in the rice cooker.

But you don't always have to use additional ingredients, it turns out there are other tricks you can use when cooking rice. The method was demonstrated by TikTok user @rigalruiroom. In his video upload, this netizen admitted that he has his own way to ensure that the rice in the rice cooker remains fluffy and lasts a long time even if it is stored in the rice cooker for a long time.

Reported by BrilioFood from TikTok @rigalruiroom on Thursday (18/4), first wash the rice that will be used. If so, put it in a rice cooker pan, add enough water. Put the pan into the rice cooker, cook the rice as usual. Once cooked, immediately unplug the rice cooker from the electrical power.

photo: TikTok/@rigalruiroom

If so, open the lid of the rice cooker. Stir the cooked rice with a ladle so that all the hot steam inside comes out. Don't forget to wipe the surface of the rice cooker lid with a cloth.

"So that the water vapor doesn't drip onto the rice inside," said the owner of the video.

photo: TikTok/@rigalruiroom

Close the rice cooker then remove the water vapor collected in the drain tube. Wash it clean then put the part back in its original position. That way, the rice in the rice cooker will remain fluffy and last a long time.

photo: TikTok/@rigalruiroom

So that the rice doesn't go stale quickly, you also have to clean the rice cooker regularly, OK?

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You can follow some simple tips for using a rice cooker to save electricity.

1. Use enough water.

Use the right water according to the amount of rice being cooked. There is no need to use too much water because it will extend the cooking time and increase electricity consumption.

2. Use a suitable rice cooker.

Choose a rice cooker that suits your needs. If you are only cooking for a few people, use a small rice cooker. Using a rice cooker that is bigger than you need will only waste energy.

3. Turn off the rice cooker when finished cooking.

Once the rice is cooked, turn off the rice cooker manually to avoid unnecessary electricity consumption from the "Keep Warm" mode. The rice will stay warm for quite a long period of time without needing to maintain the temperature continuously.

4. Use a timer.

Some rice cookers are equipped with a timer feature that allows you to determine the cooking time. By setting the right cooking time, you can ensure that the rice cooker is only active for the required time period.

5. Clean regularly.

Make sure to clean the rice cooker regularly, especially the base. Dirt stuck to the bottom of the rice cooker can interfere with heat transfer, which can lengthen cooking time and increase electricity consumption.

By following these tips, you can use your rice cooker more efficiently and reduce unnecessary electricity consumption.

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.