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White rice being rinsed in cloudy water with a fine mesh sieve, rice paddle, and measuring cup nearby

How to Polish Rice

May 13, 2026June 13, 2026ting1 Comment

True rice polishing removes bran and germ in a mill. At home, you can rinse and gently rub rice to remove surface starch, but you cannot turn brown rice into polished white rice with…

Measuring cup of dry white rice with bowls of cooked rice, a saucepan, and a wooden spoon on a kitchen counter

How Many Cups of Rice Per Person?

April 28, 2026June 13, 2026ting

Plan about 1/4 cup dry rice per person for a side dish and 1/3 to 1/2 cup dry rice per person for bowls or main dishes. Cooked yield varies by rice type.

Is Rice a Vegetable? Unraveling the Nutritional Mysteries

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026ting

Rice is a grain and not a vegetable. Rice is the seed of a grass called Oryza Sativa. Rice is grown in paddies and takes about 3 6 months to grow. The hull and…

Open rice cooker with cooked white rice beside a water cup, rice paddle, and covered leftover rice container

How to Reheat Rice in a Rice Cooker

December 12, 2025June 13, 2026tingLeave a Comment

To reheat rice in a rice cooker, use safely refrigerated rice, add a small splash of water, run the reheat or cook setting, and heat until the rice is hot throughout.

Cooked white rice in a clean glass container on a refrigerator shelf with a lid nearby

Can You Eat Cold Rice?

December 3, 2025June 13, 2026tingLeave a Comment

Cold rice can be safe to eat if it was cooled quickly, refrigerated within 2 hours, kept cold, and eaten within 3 to 4 days.

Fried rice with egg and vegetables reheating in a skillet with light steam and a food thermometer nearby

How to Reheat Fried Rice Safely

September 19, 2025June 13, 2026ting

Reheat fried rice only if it was cooled and refrigerated safely. Heat it until hot throughout, about 165 degrees F, and discard rice that sat out too long.

Thai food leftovers including noodles, fried rice, curry, and soup arranged for safe reheating

Reheating Thai Food

August 9, 2025June 14, 2026tingLeave a Comment

Reheating Thai food depends on the dish. Use a skillet for noodles and fried rice, the stovetop for curry and soup, and keep fresh salads cold.

Two bowls side by side comparing small golden couscous grains with white rice grains

Couscous vs Rice

July 29, 2025June 15, 2026ting

Couscous and rice look similar in some dishes, but couscous is tiny wheat pasta and rice is a grain.

Freshly cooked mushy white rice spread on a sheet pan beside a pot and wooden rice paddle

How to Fix Mushy Rice

July 26, 2025June 13, 2026ting

Slightly mushy rice can often be helped by steaming off moisture, spreading it out, or repurposing it. Rice that sat out too long or smells off should be discarded.

What is a Boston Roll? How to make this delicious sushi at home!

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025ting

1. The Boston roll is a type of sushi roll made with cooked shrimp, avocado, cucumber, mayonnaise, sushi rice, nori seaweed, and tobiko fish roe. 2. The roll is inspired by traditional Japanese makizushi,…