Why rice in pilaf sticks together and turns out to be hard: never cook it like this
Rice pilaf is a dish that every Ukrainian family knows about. But despite its popularity, problems with cooking arise quite often. The reason is that the cereal has a special texture, and to make it really tasty, you need to know a few important secrets.
The FoodOboz editorial team will tell you how to cook rice pilaf correctly. If you correct these mistakes, the cereal will not stick together and will be very tender.
Don't forget to rinse the rice
Be sure to rinse the rice
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A key step that helps to avoid excessive stickiness of the cereal. The water removes excess starch, which causes the rice to become crumbly during cooking. To do this, place the rice in a bowl, cover with water, stir gently, drain, and repeat the process until the water is clear.
Do not stir the pilaf
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Do not stir the pilaf during cooking
How to cook delicious rice
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When cooking pilaf, do not stir the rice. Stirring too often can make the dish look like porridge, which spoils the characteristic appearance and taste of pilaf. Simply leave the rice to cook and give it enough time to cook, without any unnecessary movements.
Pilaf requires a special cooking technique
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Do not rush to eat pilaf immediately after cooking
After the pilaf is cooked, leave it under the lid for a few minutes. This will allow the steam to complete the cooking process and help the rice absorb the residual moisture. This will make the pilaf soft, tender and moist, but not sticky.
Ready delicious rice pilaf
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