How to cook thai rice?

Name: How to cook thai rice?
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 265 g rice; 400 g water

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Main Dish

Very Easy

25 min

232 Kcal

Thai rice, basmati rice, white rice… Cooking rice can sometimes be a real headache! Today, we’re revealing all the secrets to perfectly cooked Thai rice, which will pair beautifully with meat, fish, or vegetable dishes :-)

Ingredients

265 g rice
400 g water

Estimated cost: 0.7€ (0.18€/serving)

Materials

Saucepan

Preparation

Preparation5 min

Cook time20 min

Start by rinsing the rice in a large bowl of cold water; simply rub it between your hands until the water runs cloudy.
Repeat this process as many times as necessary until the water runs clear.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
When the water comes to a boil, add the rice to the pot, reduce the heat to low, and cover for 15 minutes.
Then turn off the heat and let the steam finish cooking the rice for 5 minutes.
And there you have it: your Thai rice is ready to enjoy!

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FAQ ❓

What is the difference between Thai rice and basmati rice?

Basmati rice has a slightly nutty flavor and pairs very well with saucy dishes. Thai rice, on the other hand, has jasmine notes and is ideal for exotic dishes or, for example, Cantonese-style fried rice.

What can you do with leftover Thai rice?

You could make fried rice, a rice salad, Cantonese-style fried rice, or even a quick risotto!

How can you keep rice from becoming sticky?

If the rice is too sticky or mushy, drizzle a little cold water over it while it is still in the sieve or colander. Then gently separate the grains of rice with your fingers.