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Last Tuesday, my neighbor asked me why her Mexican rice always turns out mushy while mine comes out fluffy and perfect. After years of disasters in my own kitchen (including one memorable batch that ...

For something so seemingly simple, cooking really good rice on the stovetop can be irritatingly hard. It requires just two ingredients—rice and water—but preparing it perfectly can be awfully elusive, ...

From Zojirushi rice cookers to rice paddles, strainers, and storage containers, these chef- and editor-loved tools make ...

Placing a clean kitchen towel under the lid after cooking absorbs condensation, preventing excess moisture from dripping back onto the rice and making it gummy. For something so seemingly simple, ...

Boiling rice like pasta—then draining it—is a long-used cooking technique, especially for dishes that require precise control ...

Stirring rice immediately after cooking may seem harmless, but it can ruin its texture and consistency. Food science explains ...

Is there a secret to cooking rice perfectly? We understand how frustrating it is to cook a meal only to find that the rice is mushy, clumpy, or tasteless. Our editors set out to find the best way to ...