When you boil rice, the starches on the surface of the grains start to break down, making the rice soft and fluffy. It's kind of like when you're cooking pasta - you want to get it to that perfect al dente texture, where it's still got a bit of bite to it. But with rice, it's all about finding that sweet spot where it's cooked but not mushy.
So, how do you actually boil rice for fried rice? It's all about the technique, baby! You want to rinse your rice thoroughly before boiling to get rid of any excess starch, then add it to a pot of boiling water. From there, it's just a matter of waiting for the magic to happen - and by magic, I mean the rice absorbing all that water and becoming perfectly cooked.
But here's the thing: boiling rice is not a one-size-fits-all situation. Different types of rice require different boiling times and ratios of water to rice. For example, jasmine rice is typically softer and more fragile than other types of rice, so you want to be gentle when boiling it. On the other hand, brown rice is heartier and can handle a bit more water and boiling time.
How To Cook Long Rice In A Rice Cooker at Billy Tate blog
