How to cook japanese rice
What is the ratio of water to Japanese rice?
For Japanese short-grain rice, the ideal rice to water ratio is 1 : 1.1 (or 1.2), which is 10-20% more water. For easy American “cup” measurement, I used 25% in this recipe (rice to water ratio is 1 : 1.25).
Does Japanese rice need to be soaked?
How much water do I need for 2 cups of Japanese rice?
And I think I know the reason. Most online resources (in English) will tell you the rice-to-water ratio for Japanese short-grain white rice is 1 to 1. But what you probably didn’t know is this: The Japanese golden rule for rice-to-water ratio is 1 to 1.1 (or 1.2).
What happens if you don’t soak Japanese rice?
How do you make Japanese rice not mushy?
How do you make Japanese rice less sticky?
Why is Japanese rice so sticky?
Why is Japanese rice so good?
Should you wash Nishiki rice?
Why do the Japanese wash their rice?
Is Japanese rice good for weight loss?
Is Japanese rice healthy?
What happens if I dont wash my rice?
Do you rinse rice with hot or cold water after cooking?
White rice generally needs a good rinse before cooking, to remove its starchy coating – not washing it leads to smellier rice that spoils faster. You put the rice in a bowl, cover with cold water and swirl around with your hand, repeating this several times until the water runs clear.