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1. Why Does Rice Stick to the Pot?
Rice sticking to the pot is a common phenomenon in every household's cooking. However, not everyone knows the underlying reasons. Below are some prevalent causes of this issue that you need to understand.
- Due to a malfunctioning thermostat in the rice cooker. This objective factor causes the rice cooker to gradually become greasy over time, losing its initial sensitivity. This instability in the thermostat's operation leads to rice sticking to the pot.
- Type of rice being used: Not all types of rice are cooked the same way. Before cooking, you need to determine the type and characteristics of the rice to assess if it absorbs water more or less. Adding too little water will result in sticky rice, while adding too much water will make the rice mushy, leading to the problem of rice sticking in the pot.
- Mismatch between pot size and rice quantity can also cause rice to stick in the pot. If the amount of rice exceeds the capacity of a small rice cooker, it may result in undercooked or slightly stuck rice at the bottom of the pot. Therefore, it's essential to consider the amount of rice that the rice cooker can cook to avoid the risk of rice sticking in the pot.
- Due to using low-quality cooking pots. Users can entirely overcome this by purchasing high-quality rice cookers. Typically, low-quality rice cookers have weak electrical circuits and inefficient internal components, leading to rice sticking to the pot.
2. Guide to Cooking Rice Without Sticking to the Pot
Soak rice in cold water for 15 minutes
This is one of the most effective methods to prevent rice from sticking to the pot, widely adopted by many users.
The implementation steps are quite simple: First, soak the amount of rice you intend to cook in cold water for about 15 minutes. After soaking, remove the rice and rinse it with clean water. Then, put the rice in the pot and cook as usual. Soaking the rice with cold water increases the amount of amino acid, helping the rice absorb water slower than usual. Therefore, the rice will be tastier, well-cooked, and won't stick to the pot.
However, this method has the drawback of being time-consuming because you have to spend 15 minutes soaking the rice with cold water before cooking.
Add a tablespoon of vinegar when cooking rice
First, put the rice in a bowl and rinse it thoroughly. Then, put the rice in the pot and add an appropriate amount of water, then adjust the cooking mode as usual. Before covering the pot, add a tablespoon of vinegar to the rice. Your cooked rice will be whiter, softer, and non-sticky.
You can rest assured that the rice won't have a sour smell. Because vinegar evaporates when it comes into contact with high temperatures.
Add olive oil
You do the same as when treating mushy rice with vinegar, add a tablespoon of olive oil or cooking oil to the rice cooker.
Because olive oil has lubricating properties, it will prevent the rice from sticking to the pot. Moreover, cooking oil makes the rice cooker shiny and the rice softer, evenly blooming, ensuring you have a quality meal.
Here are some tips for fixing non-sticky rice that you need to know. Save them for reference and application. For any inquiries about rice cookers or to place an order, visit the Mytour supermarket directly or contact the hotline: 1900 6788 for enthusiastic support and advice.
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