Risotto and pilaf are two of the three main ways of cooking rice. And since rice is such a staple in most pantries, it’s important to know the distinctions of each method. Today we’re comparing pilaf to risotto, see how these two methods differ in their key points, and how both use the starch in …
Rice is a staple food in the diets of billions of people around the world. Most Asian countries are avid rice lovers. Their love for rice has reached the West and now rice is a kitchen staple. Since it’s such a common food, we also need to discuss basic questions about cooking rice. Today we’re …
Paella is one of the most recognizable Spanish foods and is very much loved around the world. And much like any food, it has its own history, traditions, and people have strong preferences regarding it. One of the most common topics regarding paella is what kind of meat you put in it, or whether you …
Delicious paella offers a rainbow of colors on your plate when cooked. The lobster and shrimp provide flashes of red and pink. The herbs and peas provide a splash of green. All of this is atop a beautiful yellow canvas of rice providing the backdrop. If you’re interested in making your own paella at home, …
Risotto is one of the creamiest Italian delights you could ever taste, and it has millions of fans worldwide. You’ve likely had it at least once, and you’ve probably wondered what makes it so creamy. Most often the answer was a mix between parmesan and the rice used. But does risotto have any actual cheese …
The way we cook our food is a key element in how good our food will be, aside from ingredient quality. Knowing how to use each ingredient, how to clean it, what to peel, and what to cut greatly improves food in general. Today we’re taking a look at rice, and the age-old dilemma of …
Rice is such a kitchen staple you rarely give it a second thought. It’s always there, in some way or another, and it’s always easy to recognize on supermarket shelves, no matter what kind you’re buying. But sometimes you just have to stop and wonder about your food, ask questions that seem simple but reveal …
Rice pilaf sounds like an exotic and complicated rice dish, but in truth it’s really not that hard to make. And in terms of ‘exotic’, it’s not that exotic either, since most countries have some sort of pilaf recipe in their traditional dishes. Even so, pilaf is still a wonderfully delicious rice dish that manages …
So you’ve just ordered the most amazing Indian takeout, but you’re not really able to eat all of it in one sitting. Delicious as it is, it’s gonna have to become leftovers. But what do you do with leftover curry, can you reheat it ? If yes, is there any special precaution you have to …
The first attempt at fried rice is always the most memorable. It’s also the one where you’re most likely to mess up. So it’s only natural to want to know exactly what kind of rice you need, what spices to add, and how to cook it just right. Well today we’re going to take a …
When you make fried rice at home it’s very easy to get a mushy batch. It could be several reasons, which we’ll discuss below. But the result is always disappointing. Instead of perfectly cooked, separated-yet-sticky grains you get yourself a mushy, lumpy mess. That’s alright, we’re gonna take a look at just why fried rice …
Do you absolutely love rice ? Then you’re probably trying out fried rice, since it’s one of the clearest example of how versatile rice is. You can get is sweet or savory, and you can have it as a side-dish or as a main meal. So what is the difference between fried rice and white …
Fried rice is an amazing meal, it helps you round up the leftovers and is also delicious. For many people it’s a comfort food, and it’s now a very common street food all around the world, not just Asia. But is fried rice ever really fried ? How did it get its name ? After …
Do you love fried rice ? Because we do ! And we love how absolutely easy it is to make it suit your particular food style and life choices. But is fried rice vegan ? We know it can be vegetarian, but what about vegan ? Let’s take a look, because fried rice is a …
Do you love fried rice ? Most often it’s the only way to use leftover rice, and most folks have picked up the habit of making fried rice whenever they have some leftovers. Which is great, because it’s one of the most convenient foods out there. But why is fried rice yellow ? Maybe not …
Have you started making sushi at home ? Then you’ve probably run into a few problems when making the rice. To be fair, the rice is possibly the most frustrating and complex part that you ever have to get rice when making sushi. So what do you do when your sushi ends up too sticky …
If you’re looking to make your own sushi at home, you may be wondering what’s the deal with sushi rice. Isn’t any white rice enough ? How is sushi rice any different ? And do you need to cook sushi rice any different from regular white rice ? As sushi lovers ourselves, this is what …
Putting rice in salt shakers is as old as time, and you’ve definitely seen it done in many restaurants. Have you ever wondered why this is ? Well, we just found out why these two food items are so commonly mixed, and we’re going to tell you too. Why do people put rice in salt …
Basmati rice may be the most flavorful, most delicious rice out there. It’s a common ingredient in Indian cuisine, but you can use it in pretty much any recipe you like. But what if you don’t have any basmati on hand ? Replicating the flavor and texture wouldn’t be very easy, but there are substitutes. …
Rice is such a common food item for so many folks it deserves its own show, really. But why does it grows in water? Being a staple food, you’ll find it everywhere but what you’ll notice is the way it’s grown. Nearly every time a rice field is shown in movies, animes, or any work …