foto: Instagram/@brianardianto
Brilio.net - Glutinous rice is often processed into various moist cake dishes. Such as lemper, sticky rice lupis, semar mendem , mango sticky rice , and many more. These various glutinous rice preparations are known to be both delicious and filling.
However, before being made into various dishes, sticky rice must be processed first so that its texture is soft. For maximum results, sticky rice must be steamed for hours. Even though it's soft, this process makes gas use wasteful, right?
After investigating, there are other ways that can be practiced to process sticky rice. The method was demonstrated by Instagram user @brianardianto. In the uploaded video, sticky rice doesn't need to be steamed for hours, you know. Even so, the results are still soft and perfectly cooked. Curious about how?
A quick way to cook sticky rice so that it is soft and perfectly cooked.
Reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @brianardianto on Thursday (4/4), first wash the sticky rice that will be processed. Once done, add enough water to cover the entire surface of the sticky rice. Then soak the sticky rice for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
"Usually if you soak it for too long, the grains actually become destroyed," explained the account owner.
photo: Instagram/@brianardianto
If so, rinse the sticky rice with running water, drain. Place the sticky rice on the steamer pan strainer. Add a few pandan leaves on top to make it even more fragrant later.
"Steam for 15-20 minutes until half cooked," continued the video owner.
photo: Instagram/@brianardianto
After steaming for 15 minutes, turn off the stove heat. Remove and put the half-cooked sticky rice into a container. Add 1 tsp salt and 500 ml coconut milk to 350 grams of sticky rice. Stir until all ingredients are completely mixed.
photo: Instagram/@brianardianto
If so, put the sticky rice back into the steamer pan. Don't forget to line the steamer filter first with a piece of banana leaf. Then steam the sticky rice for 20 minutes. So, this netizen only spent 35 minutes steaming his sticky rice.
photo: Instagram/@brianardianto
After steaming for 20 minutes, the sticky rice looked perfectly cooked. When stirred, the texture of the sticky rice is also very soft. Remove immediately and the sticky rice is ready to be served.
photo: Instagram/@brianardianto
This video immediately caught the attention of netizens. Some of them even left various responses in the video comments column.
"Chef... the coconut milk must be hot or room temperature," asked the Instagram account @widyaeka
_Virgo. Then the answer was, "room temperature is fine," said the video owner.
"It's exactly the same as when I cook sticky rice like that, but I cook the thick coconut milk and pour it on the sticky rice which has been steamed and half cooked," said the Instagram account @nurhasanah.burhan.
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How to store sticky rice so that it lasts and is free from lice.
To store sticky rice so that it lasts and is free from lice, you can follow these steps.
1. Choose good quality sticky rice.
Start by choosing fresh, good quality sticky rice. Make sure there is no dirt or misshapen grains.
2. Clean the storage container.
Before storing sticky rice, make sure your storage container is clean and dry. Avoid using containers that have been contaminated with other materials.
3. Make sure the sticky rice is completely dry.
Before storing, make sure the sticky rice is completely dry. If sticky rice is still damp, it can become a breeding ground for fleas.
4. Use an airtight container.
Store sticky rice in an airtight container to prevent air and moisture from entering which can create ideal conditions for the growth of lice.
5. Add natural flea repellent.
Some natural ingredients such as lemongrass leaves, cloves, or orange peel can help prevent fleas. Place some of these ingredients around the sticky rice storage container.
By following the steps above, you can store sticky rice safely and for a long time without worrying about lice attacks.
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