Long grain Rice

Cook according to package instructions, no need to rinse or soak!

Short Grain Rice like Arborio or carnaroli - Never soak or rinse this rice. You need to keep every part of the starch intact for the recipes using this type of rice (like risotto).

Brown Rice - My favorite way to cook this rice is like pasta. Gently boil the rice in salted water until tender then drain well and let rest. Be prepared - brown rice takes a while to cook, about 35-40 minutes.

Sushi Rice

Always rinse this rice until the water runs clear then drain well. My favorite way to make Sushi Rice is in a rice cooker, according to package instructions. To serve the Sushi rice, make a mixture with rice wine vinegar, granulated sugar, and salt (ratio of 1:3:3) combine and toss the rice with the mixture.

Coconut Rice

We used jasmine rice for this recipe. You can rinse this rice and drain it well but do not soak it. To make the coconut rice, we measured the rice according to package instructions. For the liquid, we substituted half chicken stock and half coconut milk instead of water. We also added a small piece of lemongrass (you can use lemon zest instead), a star anise and a pinch of salt. Cook according to package instructions with the substituted liquids and aromatics. We love to serve this with toasted coconut toasted on top.

Spiced Rice with Basmati

Rinse and drain the basmati rice well to remove excess starch. We sauteed a little minced onion in neutral oil, then toasted the rice and added warm spices like ground cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and a bay leaf. Use the rice to water (or stock/broth) ratio listed on the package and cook according to package instructions. Make sure to salt the liquid as well!

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