How to cook rice

White rice

White rice - how to cook

Ingredients (servings: 4)

rice
360 g (12.7 oz.)
water
480 ml (13.5 ~ 16.2 fl. oz.)

※Cooking time: 40 minutes

Directions

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  1. 1Place a smaller sized colander into a bowl and add in the rice.
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  1. 2 Pour in some water and lightly mix and moisten the rice with your hands, then drain the rice and throw away the water.
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  1. 3Make a claw with your hand and use this to stir the rice in a circular motion about 20 times.
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  1. 4Pour in water, rinse and then throw away the starchy water.
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  1. 5Repeat steps (4) several times until the water becomes less starchy and almost clear.

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  1. 6Place the washed rice into a pot, add in the specified amount of water and then set aside for 30 minutes.
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  1. 7Place the pot over medium heat uncovered. Once fully boiling, cover with a lid and cook for 15 minutes over very low heat.
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  1. 8Turn off the heat and leave to steam for 15 minutes. Once cooked, lightly toss the rice with a rice paddle or wooden spoon.

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