How to Make Rice

Rice is the staple food for more than half of the world's population and is one of the oldest cultivated grains.

In this lesson, we will help you understand the basic anatomy of rice and how it is processed. You will also know how to identify different varieties of rice and how to store rice properly.

In the next lesson, we will teach you the first basic method for cooking rice.

Pilaf is one of the four main methods for cooking rice. This method involves sautéing the rice (or grain) in oil or butter, often with aromatics, before any liquid is added. For this reason, pilafs are highly flavorful and, with the addition of proteins, can even be eaten as a hearty meal.

In this lesson, you will learn the key steps for making pilaf, whether it is a side dish or a whole meal.

Cooking rice is one of those simple things that many people have trouble with. The objective of this lesson is to help end any challenges for good.

There are basically four different ways to cook rice. In this lesson, we will introduce you to the first two methods of cooking rice – steaming and boiling. These are the two main methods used around the world to cook rice. Afterwards, we will show you the pilaf and risotto methods. But first, let’s familiarize ourselves with the basics of rice cooking.

This instructional cooking video on Introduction to Rice Basics, is part of the Rouxbe Cooking School.

This cooking video is taken from the lesson on
Rice Basics.

This instructional cooking video on Resting & Serving Rice, is part of the Rouxbe Cooking School.

This cooking video is taken from the lesson on
Cooking Rice | Steaming & Boiling Methods.

Rice is a staple food for more than half of the world's population. You don't have to own a rice cooker to know how to cook rice. Just by using a pot, you can easily make your favorite rice recipe.

As good as rice is on its own, adding fresh ingredients such as cilantro or green onions will take any rice recipe to new flavor heights.