Last Updated on 2025 年 4 月 23 日 by 総合編集組
The Ultimate Guide to Cooking Fluffy and Delicious White Rice
A cup of uncooked rice typically yields about two bowls of cooked rice. The weight of a cup of rice varies depending on the measuring cup used:
- In Taiwan, it’s approximately 160g to 180g.
- In Japan, it’s about 200g.
- In Western countries, it’s around 240g.
- For a small family of four, about TWO cups of uncooked rice should suffice.
- For two people with a moderate appetite, one to one and a half cups of uncooked rice is reasonable.
When cooking rice, the water-to-rice ratio is crucial. Generally, for every cup of rice, add one and a half to two cups of water, depending on your preference for drier or wetter rice.
Tips for Cooking Delicious Rice
- 1. Rinse the Rice: Gently rinse the rice under cold water to remove impurities and excess starch. Avoid vigorous rubbing to preserve nutrients. Rinse two to three times until the water runs clear.
- 2. Soak the Rice: If time permits, soak the rice for 30 minutes to an hour to enhance texture.
- 3. Cooking: Use a rice cooker or a pot. Combine the rinsed rice and water, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low heat and cover. Cook for about 15 to 20 minutes.
- 4. Resting: After cooking, let the rice sit for about 10 minutes to allow the grains to firm up.
- 5. Fluffing: Gently fluff the rice with a spoon or chopsticks to release excess steam and prevent clumping.
Additionally, there are certain ingredients or seasonings that should not be added during the rice cooking process as they may affect the texture and flavor of the rice.
Firstly, fats such as cooking oil or butter should not be added during the cooking process as it can make the rice grains slippery, losing their original texture.
Secondly, salt is best avoided during cooking as it may harden the rice, making it less fluffy. Furthermore, sugar should not be added during cooking as it can cause the rice to become too sticky and may result in caramelization when heated.
