Cooking Rice | Steaming & Boiling Methods

1. All types of rice should always be rinsed.

• a)  True
• b)  False

2. Soaking rice reduces the amount of cooking time.

• a)  True
• b)  False

3. When making risotto, the rice ________ rinsed prior to cooking.

• a)  should always be
• b)  should never be

4. When cooking rice, the amount of liquid to rice used is:

• a)  1 : 1
• b)  2 : 1
• c)  3 : 1
• d)  It depends on the type.

5. The steaming method for cooking rice is also known as the _______ method.

• a)  sweating
• b)  absorption
• c)  vapor

6. When cooking rice using the steaming method, it is important to remove the lid and check it every so often for doneness.

• a)  True
• b)  False

7. Immediately after rice has finished cooking, it is important to:

• a)  fluff the rice then let it rest.
• b)  let the rice rest for 10 to 30 minutes before fluffing and serving.
• c)  fluff the rice and serve it.

8. When cooking rice in the oven:

• a)  the pot or dish must have a tight-fitting lid.
• b)  the oven should be preheated to 350° F (or 175° C).
• c)  the surround heat prevents scorching and cooks the rice more evenly.
• d)  all of the above.

9. The boiling method is ideal for cooking:

• a)  sticky rice.
• b)  whole or long grain rice.
• c)  large batches.
• d)  both b) and c).