Undercooked Rice
Your rice is crunchy in the center because it did not absorb enough water. Steam it with a small splash to finish.
crunchy grains · dry texture · vegetarian · gluten-free
The fix
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- 1 sprinkle 2 tablespoons water over the rice
- 2 cover tightly and steam on low heat for 5 minutes
- 3 fluff with a fork and add a small pat of butter
If it's still wrong
- Add to soup or stew to finish cooking.
- Turn into fried rice where a little chew is acceptable.
Prevent next time
- Use a tight lid and keep heat low once simmering.
- Let rice rest 10 minutes off heat before opening.
Notes
Why this works
A small amount of water plus trapped steam finishes gelatinizing the starch in each grain. Resting keeps the steam inside so the centers soften.