Choosing delicious rice and applying some simple secrets in the cooking process will help the rice grains always be fragrant, sticky, cooked and not spoil quickly in humid weather.
Carefully clean the rice cooker before cooking
The first but quite important secret that housewives need to pay attention to is to clean the rice cooker and the inside lid.
Old rice residue or water accumulated from before can cause many bacteria to accumulate over a long period of use, and at the same time, it is very easy to reduce nutrients and spoil quickly in hot weather.
Do not soak the rice for too long
Washing rice thoroughly will lose the important nutrients of the rice grains. Rice should only be washed gently to ensure that all dirt is removed as well as the excess bran is cleaned. In addition, housewives should also note that rice should not be soaked in water for too long, as this will easily cause rice grains to ferment, reduce flexibility and fragrance, and easily spoil rice quickly.
Add natural spices
Another secret while cooking rice is to add a few drops of rice vinegar or a little granulated salt to the rice pot. In particular, rice vinegar will help the rice grains whiten, retain a rich flavor and slow down the growth of bacteria due to a mild acidic environment, helping the rice maintain its sweetness for a period of time without worrying about spoilage.
Fade rice and preserve it properly
Immediately after the rice is cooked, chop the rice grains with chopsticks so that the water vapor in the pot can escape, helping to prevent the rice from becoming mushy or watery on the surface. If you don't finish eating the rice, housewives should let it cool completely before putting it in a sealed box to store in the refrigerator compartment. Another note is that it should not be placed in places where direct sunlight shines on or near heat sources, which will make the rice spoil quickly.
