Stove top rice - Sides & Salads

rosebud* · 04-28-2008, 06:26 PM

is it possible? or should I just give up and buy a rice cooker?
I can't seem to get good rice on the stove. Tips, advice, help please.....

DakotaCowgirl · 04-28-2008, 09:16 PM

I've only done rice on the stove top. I use more water then it recommends if it is the slow cook rice. I do something like 1 c rice to 2 c water. I would rather get rid of some the have a bunch sticking to the pot. Also, DON't open that lid until after 18 min. YOu let mosture out and it is better to leave it shut.

JMO though.

DakotaCowgirl · 04-28-2008, 09:16 PM

I've only done rice on the stove top. I use more water then it recommends if it is the slow cook rice. I do something like 1 c rice to 2 c water. I would rather get rid of some the have a bunch sticking to the pot. Also, DON't open that lid until after 18 min. YOu let mosture out and it is better to leave it shut.

JMO though.

mitziebella · 04-28-2008, 10:06 PM

If your family eat a lot of rice maybe a rice cooker is best since most will keep the rice warm all day.

I still have a problem cooking white rice on the stovetop. Most times it gets super hard on the bottom and i feel like I am wasting lots of rice.

eelo · 04-28-2008, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by rosebud*

is it possible? or should I just give up and buy a rice cooker?
I can't seem to get good rice on the stove. Tips, advice, help please.....

I do 2 cups water, 1 cup rice, 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon (I use bouillon in noodles, too), bring it to a boil, drop the heat to just simmering, slap the lid on and leave it alone for 15 minutes. Don't even open the lid.

~~GlitterCrotch~~ · 04-28-2008, 10:12 PM

If you add the rice only after the water is boiling, then it won't be a sticky mess when it's done.

rosebud* · 04-28-2008, 10:13 PM

Originally Posted by mitziebella

If your family eat a lot of rice maybe a rice cooker is best since most will keep the rice warm all day.

I still have a problem cooking white rice on the stovetop. Most times it gets super hard on the bottom and i feel like I am wasting lots of rice.

that is my issue too. i do use the 2 to 1 rule always. and i even turn it down super low so it doesn't boil over or get too hot, but still i wind up with messed up rice. we don't eat a lot of rice, but sometimes I just want a nice bowl of rice.

SIMMYBABEZ · 04-28-2008, 10:16 PM

My family has nooo problem cooking rice on the stove, but I can't do it for the life of me! It's always either too soggy or still raw.

I just don't cook it!

DakotaCowgirl · 04-29-2008, 08:42 AM

Try the minuite rice. That might be a better thing for you.

Aundi · 04-29-2008, 08:49 AM

I've started doing all of my rice on the stove top because my rice cooker spits and sputters everywhere and makes a huge mess! My stove rice always turns out great

You just can't lift the lid until it's done.

I always put the rice in cold water and then bring it to a boil and it's never mushy

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DakotaCowgirl MilitarySOS Jewel Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Here...going to Germany Posts: 7,723 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 59% Longevity: 47%	I've only done rice on the stove top. I use more water then it recommends if it is the slow cook rice. I do something like 1 c rice to 2 c water. I would rather get rid of some the have a bunch sticking to the pot. Also, DON't open that lid until after 18 min. YOu let mosture out and it is better to leave it shut. JMO though. __________________ "It is endemic of the current culture that those with large stature are overlooked except by vultures. With no regard to the depth of their souls, the height of their passion, and the beauty of their moments." P.J. Pete http://www.thewomanhood.com/forum/register.php?referrerid=1498[/URL] MacGyver can make Chuck Norris out of duct tape and a spork.

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DakotaCowgirl MilitarySOS Jewel Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Here...going to Germany Posts: 7,723 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 59% Longevity: 47%	I've only done rice on the stove top. I use more water then it recommends if it is the slow cook rice. I do something like 1 c rice to 2 c water. I would rather get rid of some the have a bunch sticking to the pot. Also, DON't open that lid until after 18 min. YOu let mosture out and it is better to leave it shut. JMO though. __________________ "It is endemic of the current culture that those with large stature are overlooked except by vultures. With no regard to the depth of their souls, the height of their passion, and the beauty of their moments." P.J. Pete http://www.thewomanhood.com/forum/register.php?referrerid=1498[/URL] MacGyver can make Chuck Norris out of duct tape and a spork.

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mitziebella Mommy of two sweet girls! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,746 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 34%	If your family eat a lot of rice maybe a rice cooker is best since most will keep the rice warm all day. I still have a problem cooking white rice on the stovetop. Most times it gets super hard on the bottom and i feel like I am wasting lots of rice. __________________ Gina~ My Bella!

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SIMMYBABEZ MIA for awhile... Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ME = Gold Coast Dh = Sandpit from hell Posts: 17,878 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 58%	My family has nooo problem cooking rice on the stove, but I can't do it for the life of me! It's always either too soggy or still raw. I just don't cook it! __________________ Blame your man, not Myspace!! © Simmy 2009. All rights reserved, copy it and you die. Bite me! PLEASE! I want to be a vampire

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04-28-2008, 10:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
~~GlitterCrotch~~ Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 18,873 Classifieds: (2) Activity: 0% Longevity: 44%	If you add the rice only after the water is boiling, then it won't be a sticky mess when it's done.

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DakotaCowgirl MilitarySOS Jewel Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Here...going to Germany Posts: 7,723 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 59% Longevity: 47%	Try the minuite rice. That might be a better thing for you. __________________ "It is endemic of the current culture that those with large stature are overlooked except by vultures. With no regard to the depth of their souls, the height of their passion, and the beauty of their moments." P.J. Pete http://www.thewomanhood.com/forum/register.php?referrerid=1498[/URL] MacGyver can make Chuck Norris out of duct tape and a spork.

04-29-2008, 08:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
Aundi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,243 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 16% Longevity: 67%	I've started doing all of my rice on the stove top because my rice cooker spits and sputters everywhere and makes a huge mess! My stove rice always turns out great You just can't lift the lid until it's done. I always put the rice in cold water and then bring it to a boil and it's never mushy