Cooking School Lesson

Cooking Rice | Steaming & Boiling Methods

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Lesson Snapshot:

  • 1 instructional video
  • 17 practice recipes
  • 54 tip and technique videos
  • interactive quiz

Lesson Description & Goals

For many cultures, cooking rice is a sacred and daily ritual. And when it comes to cooking rice, everyone has their own personal preference.

There are generally four different methods for cooking rice: steaming, boiling, pilaf and risotto, all of which produce very different results. Different methods often require specific types of rice to achieve the desired texture and flavor.

In this lesson, we will teach you how to properly steam and boil rice and when to rinse or soak it. You will learn about the proper ratio of liquid to rice when using various steaming methods. You will also learn how to vary the flavor of plain rice. Finally, you will learn why resting is important and how to prepare rice for serving.

By following just a few simple techniques, you will soon master the art of making flavorful and tender rice.

  • Understand why rice (or grains) is sometimes rinsed and/or soaked
  • Understand why different types of rice need different ratios of liquid in order to cook
  • Know how to steam rice (or grains)
  • Explain the various steaming methods
  • Know how to boil rice (or grains) using the pasta method
  • Explain why rice (or grains) should rest before serving
  • Understand how to enhance and flavor rice (or grains)

Lesson Practice Recipes

This lesson includes access to the following text & instructional video recipes

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Steamed Rice

by Kimberley S in Rouxbe Recipes

Simple and delicious steamed rice makes the perfect canvas for a variety of flavorful dishes.

Comments: 4 Views: 4403 Success: 100%
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Cardamom & Cumin Infused Basmati Rice

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

Delicate basmati is infused with cardamom and cumin seeds to create this flavorful and aromatic rice.

Comments: 2 Views: 7056 Success: 100%
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Healthy and Delicious Brown Rice

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

Whole-grain brown rice is cooked in delicious stock. Adding stock is a great way to infuse even more flavor into this nutr...

Comments: 1 Views: 4165 Success: 100%

Panang Curry with Pork

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

This seemingly difficult recipe is actually very easy. Once you have all of your ingredients prepared, this beautiful Pana...

Comments: 31 Views: 11829 Success: 98%

Thai Green Curry with Chicken

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

This fragrant and colorful Thai green curry with chicken is simple to prepare and is a great dish to serve family-style.

Comments: 19 Views: 11867 Success: 100%

Almond Coriander Chicken

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

This mild and delicious Indian-influenced chicken dish is finished with ground almonds, thick cream and fresh cilantro.

Comments: 73 Views: 36738 Success: 92%

Thai Coconut Prawns

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

Prawns cooked with the exotic flavors of lemongrass, ginger, kaffir lime leaves and coconut milk…delicious!

Comments: 55 Views: 26612 Success: 96%

Seafood with Thai Green Curry

by Tony M in Rouxbe Recipes

Seared scallops, prawns and mussels are paired with a velvety smooth velouté sauce. With just a hint of Thai green curry p...

Comments: 20 Views: 12132 Success: 83%

Chicken Cashew

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

Delicious moist chicken with cashews, peppers, onions, garlic and a rich Asian-inspired sauce.

Comments: 43 Views: 18456 Success: 95%

Malaysian Chicken Satays

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

These satays are quick to make and full of flavor. They are great as an appetizer or as an entrée.

Comments: 12 Views: 9507 Success: 96%

Easy Broccoli and Chicken Stir-Fry

by Kimberley S in Rouxbe Recipes

Tender chicken breast, healthy broccoli and crunchy almonds are tossed together in a light Asian sauce.

Comments: 44 Views: 21747 Success: 95%

Beef Rendang

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

Slow-cooked in aromatic spices and toasted coconut, this Indonesian beef curry is fantastic.

Comments: 13 Views: 10687 Success: 97%

Pork Medallions with Miso Sauce

by Joe G in Rouxbe Recipes

Pan fried pork medallions served with a light miso and soy pan sauce.

Comments: 29 Views: 14067 Success: 88%

Lomo Saltado

by Kimberley S in Rouxbe Recipes

This variation of the popular Peruvian dish "Lomo Saltado" contains simple but delicious ingredients.

Comments: 42 Views: 13475 Success: 97%

Simple Asian Trout

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

Pan-fried steelhead trout with ginger, garlic and Bragg is simple, healthy and delicious.

Comments: 26 Views: 10944 Success: 92%
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Pork Lettuce Wraps | Pork San Choy Bau

by Kimberley S in Rouxbe Recipes

These delightful lettuce wraps are filled with garlic-ginger scented ground pork and mixed vegetables.

Comments: 2 Views: 3921 Success: 100%
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Puerco Pibil | Mexican Slow Braised Pork

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

Marinated in a deliciously tart and spicy marinade, this pork shoulder is slowly braised in banana leaves until it is tend...

Comments: 14 Views: 4594 Success: 100%

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