How to cook Japanese rice?

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As the dietary staple of Japan, knowing how to cook Japanese rice is an important first step to becoming a Japanese cooking master. Perfectly prepared Japanese rice should be light, fluffy, and slightly sticky when cooked, and this popular Japan Centre recipe will have you making sublime rice every time. 

How to cook Japanese rice in a pot on the stove ?

          – Measure 2 cups of rice, put in a basin, wash with cold water for about 3-4 times until the water is almost clear, then pour out the water. Set aside the rice to drain, then add clean water and soak for 30 minutes. Drain out all the water used to soak the rice สมัคร ufabet 

          – Put rice in a pot, measure water and add 2+1/2 cups, spread the rice evenly, put it on the stove, use high heat, do not cover. When it starts to boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and cover. Continue to boil for about 18-20 minutes or until the water evaporates. 

          – When the rice is cooked according to the time, turn off the heat and leave it on the stove for about 10-15 minutes without opening the lid. Then use a wooden spoon or plastic spatula to slowly stir the rice 2-3 times.

How to cook Japanese rice with an electric rice cooker?

          – Measure 2 cups of rice, put in a basin, rinse with cold water for about 3-4 times until the water is almost clear. Then pour out the water. Set aside the rice to drain. Then add clean water and soak for 30 minutes. Drain out all the water used to soak the rice.

          – Put rice in a pot, measure water and add 2+1/2 cups. Spread the rice evenly, soak for about 15-30 minutes, close the lid and cook the rice until the time is up. Open the lid and slowly use a spatula or wooden spoon to scoop the rice about 2-3 times.