Short-Grain White Rice

Short-grain white rice is used in Japanese recipes. This style of rice is served hot. Follow the recipe explicitly. Practice makes perfect,
Ingredients -
 

1 1/2 cups Short-Grain White Rice
1 1/2 cups Water, plus 4 tablespoons Water

 
Preparation:
 
1. Rinse rice briefly.

2. Add rice and water to large saucepan. Soak 1-3 hours.

3. Cover saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat.

4. When you hear the rice boiling (do not remove the lid to check), reduce heat to low and simmer approximately 15 minutes (again, do not remove the lid).

5. As the water is absorbed the sound will change from boiling to a light hissing.

6. As soon as you hear this hissing, turn the heat to high for 30 seconds.

7. Do not remove the lid.

8. Remove rice from stovetop. Let stand covered. Allow the rice to continue to steam 10-15 minutes.

9. Serve immediately. (If the rice is to be used in the making of fried rice, refrigerate overnight)

 
Variations and Recipe Ideas:
 
 



Fried Rice Tips -
Do Not Remove the Lid

Leave the lid on during cooking and rely on time and the sound of the rice cooking to alert you to the stage of cooking. Leaving the lid on prevents steam from escaping and makes perfect rice.