Rice dishes are very appetizing and delicious. But only when the cereal is cooked correctly. Any dish can be prepared, of course, in a saucepan, but it will turn out to be more crumbly and tender if you make rice in a double boiler. This process is not so complicated.
Let us first dwell in more detail on the basic rules of how to cook rice in a double boiler. It is recommended to follow them in order to prepare a mouth-watering dish.
First, you can buy the selected model of a double boiler only if it has a special container designed for cooking rice.
Secondly, the quality of the dish will depend on the correct proportion of water and cereals. To comply with it, you must carefully read the instructions. The fact is that each model has its own standard. But there is a general rule - rice must be completely covered with water in the bowl.
Thirdly, it is necessary to know the desired consistency of the finished dish (friable, sticky, viscous or liquid). For example, when preparing rice for sushi in a double boiler or pilaf with spices, it is recommended to add less water.
Fourth, polished cereals are cooked within ten to fifteen minutes, and wild (or brown) rice is about half an hour.
We offer some quick and easy recipes.
Rice in a double boiler with cheese
To prepare the dish you will need a glass of rice, a large spoon of butter, one hundred grams of grated Parmesan, sprigs of greens. We wash the groats, put them in a special container and fill them with water (its quantity will depend on the model of the double boiler). Add salt, oil and chopped branches of greenery. When the rice is ready, sprinkle it on top with cheese and send it to the double boiler for five minutes. The dish can be an ideal side dish for meat cutlets or meatballs, as well as for stewed vegetables.
Rice in a double boiler with spices for a side dish or sushi
To prepare the dish you will need two large tablespoons of butter, half chopped onion, a glass of long-grain rice (white), water (the amount is determined according to the instructions in the double boiler), a pinch of saffron (or another favorite seasoning) and cayenne pepper. We start cooking.
First, heat the olive oil in a pan, put chopped onion in it. Fry a little, stirring constantly. Then put the butter, wait for the onion to brown. Next, reduce the heat, add washed and sampled rice and all seasonings to the pan. Fry a little, put in a special bowl in a double boiler, pour water and set the necessary program. Before serving, put the rice in a beautiful saucepan and serve hot.
Rice in a double boiler with vegetables
To prepare the dish you will need a large spoonful of butter, cubes of large chopped onions, a glass of rice, the required amount of chicken stock, a straw of red bell pepper, a plate of three large mushrooms, salt.
Fry vegetables and mushrooms in butter in a saucepan, add rice and salt to them. Next, put in a bowl a double boiler and cook in accordance with the program. Serve with a sprig of parsley.
Enjoy your meal!