Simple tips to save a mushy rice pot in 10 minutes for unexpected effect

HOÀNG LỘC (T/H) |

When rice is mushy, you think it's just water, but just do this trick correctly for 10 minutes, and the rice will drain immediately.

A mushy rice pot is a situation that makes many people "freeze", especially when preparing a quick meal. Just accidentally adding too much water or newly absorbed rice, the rice will become mushy, sticky, and not delicious to eat.

But don't rush to throw it away. In fact, there is an extremely simple tip to help save a pot of mushy rice in just about 10 minutes.

Why is rice mushy? Common causes are adding too much water, new rice absorbing water strongly, rice cooker steaming poorly, or opening the lid too early, causing rice to not cook evenly.
Rice is not mushy, it's just excess water vapor.

Tips to save mushy rice in 10 minutes with paper towels or clean towels. You prepare dry paper towels or clean cloth and a rice cooker that is still hot.


How to make Step 1: Open the rice cooker lid, use chopsticks to gently stir the rice to loosen.

Step 2: Place 2 to 3 sheets of paper towel on the mouth of the pot, cover the escaped air.
Step 3: Close the lid and turn on the heat setting.
Step 4: Wait about 7 to 10 minutes.
Step 5: Open the lid and stir again, you will see that the rice is noticeably drier.

Paper towels will absorb excess water vapor, helping rice dry and fluff quickly.

If the rice is too mushy, use quick rice roasting tips. If the rice is still mushy after fermentation, you can put the rice in a pan, turn down the heat and stir well for 3 to 5 minutes.
The rice will be drier and more fragrant, eaten like soft rice.

Note to prevent the rice from mushy next time. New rice should reduce the amount of water by about 10 to 15 percent.
Do not open the lid when the rice is boiling and do not soak the rice for too long because it is easy to make the rice mushy.

Just apply the above tips correctly, a mushy rice pot will no longer be a disaster. Rice drains quickly, no need to throw away a grain.

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