Author: Ji-hyun

If you consume rice regularly, it can get exhausting making rice on the stove as you would need to monitor it half the time. One nifty appliance that cuts down the work of making rice is a rice cooker. While this kitchen appliance is handy, some may have reservations on investing in one. If you’re asking if it’s worth it to have a rice cooker, read this and find out.

If you’ve ever had idli or dosa and want to make it in your own kitchen, you may be confused if you should use idli rice or parboiled rice. Often, these rice grains are sold separately in Indian grocery stores. Learn what makes idli rice and parboiled rice similar in this article.

Congee is hearty and nutritious, which is why it’s one of the go-to dishes when someone is feeling under the weather. The most basic congee recipe only uses rice and liquid, but if you’re making congee, you can’t just use any type of rice. The kind of rice is important at it dictates the consistency of congee.

Making fried rice requires little to no effort. It uses simple ingredients and only needs a few steps to cook. However, the type of rice in making fried rice matters too. Here’s the best rice to use for fried rice.

Chewy and sticky are the words that best describe dishes made of glutinous rice flour. Even if you’re not familiar with the name of this ingredient, you’ve probably had a dish made with it, especially if you’ve ever eaten in Asian restaurants. Know more about this delicious and sticky ingredient in this article!