Are you looking for a unique and delicious way to prepare your favorite rice dishes? Look no further than cooking rice like pasta! This innovative method yields tender, separate grains of rice that can be used in a variety of recipes. Whether you're craving risotto, paella, or a simple side dish, cooking rice like pasta is a sure-fire way to impress your taste buds. In this article, we'll provide step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the process of cooking rice like a pro. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get started on this culinary adventure!
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
RICE PASTA
MY FRIEND shared this recipe with me several years ago. It is a good side dish that compliments chicken, pork and beef. It's a big hit whenever I serve it.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, melt butter. Add rice and noodles; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender and broth is absorbed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 737mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
HOW TO COOK RICE LIKE PASTA
Adapted from here.
Provided by Brandon Matzek
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with water 3/4 full, and bring to a boil over high heat. Season the water with a few big pinches of salt. It should taste like sea water. Stir in the rice, drop the heat to medium, and cook uncovered until al dente, stirring occasionally. For white rice, start checking for doneness (tasting) at 7 minutes. For me, white rice is usually done around 8 minutes. For brown rice, start checking for doneness at 25 minutes. For me, brown rice is usually done around 27 minutes.*
- Drain the rice and return it back to the same pot set over the lowest heat possible. Stir in butter and a pinch of salt. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes, stirring once after 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and season to taste with additional salt.
RICE WITH PASTA
Simple seasonings are all you need to flavor tender pieces of pasta and rice.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Stir in pasta; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown. Stir in onion and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until tender.
- Stir in rice; cook 30 to 60 seconds or until light golden brown. Stir in chicken broth and salt. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Garnish with cilantro leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 720 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
COOK RICE LIKE PASTA!
This is an absolutely Foolproof way to get perfect rice every time.My mother-in-law, taught me this way many moons ago. She always used this method when making Gumbo as weel as Red Beans and Rice, since both are served over plain cooked white rice. I now also do the same with brown rice.The measurements I give below are just an example and can be reduced or multiplied. I was asked to post it because of a dicussion we had in Q&A about rinsing rice.
Provided by Koechin Chef
Categories Low Protein
Time 17m
Yield 4 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring water and salt to a rolling boil and pour in the rice. Stir well. Think about the way you would cook Pasta. This is exactly the same method.
- Lower the heat slightly and stir several times during cooking. Taste a few kernels after about 12 minutes. Some rice, like brown rice can take up to 20 minutes, but my white rice is always done in 12-15 minutes. Drain the rice into a sieve or collander and rinse with water. You will have wonderful seperate kernels of rice.
- Bringing the water to a boil is not figured into prep. time.
PASTA METHOD FOR BOILING RICE
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add rice. Lower to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is cooked through, about 11 minutes. Drain rice and return to the same pot. Cook rice over very low heat, stirring constantly, until excess water has evaporated, about 1 minute. Fluff with a fork and serve.
Tips:
- Use a large pot: This will give the rice plenty of room to cook and prevent it from sticking together.
- Rinse the rice before cooking: This will remove the starch from the rice, which will help it to cook evenly and prevent it from becoming sticky.
- Use the right amount of water: The general rule is to use 1 cup of water for every 1/2 cup of rice.
- Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low: This will help to prevent the rice from boiling over.
- Cover the pot and simmer the rice for 18-20 minutes: Do not lift the lid during this time, as this will release the steam and stop the rice from cooking evenly.
- Once the rice is cooked, remove it from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes: This will allow the rice to continue to absorb the water and become fluffy.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving: This will help to separate the grains of rice and make it light and airy.
Conclusion:
Cooking rice like pasta is a great way to save time and energy in the kitchen. By following the tips above, you can cook perfect rice every time. This method is also a great way to cook different types of rice, such as brown rice, wild rice, and jasmine rice. So next time you're short on time, give this method a try. You won't be disappointed!
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