My worst rice incident involved a phone call from my mom. I added three cups of water instead of 1.5. The rice turned into a soup with the texture of regret. I ate it anyway, with a spoon, feeling betrayed by my own hands.
To fix mushy rice: drain it, spread it on a baking sheet, and pop it in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes. It won’t be perfect, but it’ll be edible. You can also fry it—fried rice forgives all sins.
How Much Water To Use To Cook Basmati Rice
To fix crunchy, undercooked rice: add 2 tablespoons of water, cover, and cook on low for 5 more minutes. Then pray. No, really, pray.
