Rice
The pantry staple recipes mean when a specific variety (basmati, jasmine, short-grain) isn't called out. Long-grain cooks up fluffy and separate; short- and medium-grain turn stickier — check which texture a dish wants before swapping.
Used for
- side dish
- bowls
- fried rice
- stuffing
In the kitchen
- rinse before cooking to remove surface starch
- steam covered
- let rest off heat before fluffing
Picking it at the store
- A rice cooker takes the guesswork out if you cook rice often — it's one of the higher-value small appliances for a regular cook
- Rinsing until the water runs clear makes a real difference in fluffiness, especially for short-grain
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