How to Cure Broken Rice

If the rice cooker you are cooking is broken, mushy, wet or sticky, don’t worry because there is still hope for a cure. Try opening the lid to evaporate the water or drain the water to see if the rice is less mushy. If it can’t be cured, you can still process the crushed rice into another dish. Unfortunately, sometimes you have no choice but to re-cook the rice from scratch. Here are a few simple tips that can help you never cook broken rice again.

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Cure the broken rice cooker

Let the water evaporate if there is still water in the pot. Open the lid of the rice cooker to let the steam escape. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking for about 5 more minutes. Finally, the water will be boiled. ^{[1] X Research Source}

Drain the water through a sieve or strainer. If there is still water in the pot, you can drain it by placing a strainer or strainer in the sink and pouring in the cooked rice. Wait 1 minute to drain. You can tilt the sieve or rinse it around to help the water flow faster. ^{[2] X Research Source}

At this point, you can fix the rice cooker and don’t need to do anything else.

Rinse with cold water if the rice grains stick together. If the rice is too sticky, it has been cooked for too long. After draining the water, let the cold water run gently into the sieve or strain the rice. Use your hands to gently stir the rice grains. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

Put the rice in the oven for about 5 minutes to remove the water. If the rice is still watery, you can heat it up in the oven. Set the oven temperature to 177 degrees Celsius. Spread the rice evenly on the baking sheet and place in the oven for 5 minutes. ^{[4] X Research Sources}

Cook another rice cooker. In some cases, you cannot cure broken rice. If you have time, cook the new rice cooker again. Store the broken rice in a plastic container and store it in the fridge or freezer for later on. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

Cooked rice can be stored for 4-6 days in the refrigerator and up to 6 months in the freezer.

Make crushed rice into another dish

Add the rice to fry. Put the oil in the pan and heat it up. Saute garlic, onion, and ginger until the ingredients become slightly translucent. Add veggies like carrots, peas and 1 tablespoon soy sauce if you like. Add the rice to the pan one at a time and stir frequently. When you’ve finished frying the rice and the rice pan has evaporated, you’re done! ^{[6] X Research Source}

Make rice pudding. Heat the rice in the oven on low heat. Add 3 cups (800 g) whole milk, 1 cup (240 g) cream, and ½ cup (100 g) sugar. Add a vanilla bean. Increase the temperature in the oven to medium. Bake the pudding for about 35 minutes and stir frequently. Remove the vanilla pods and chill the pudding before serving. ^{[7] X Research Sources}

Before you add the vanilla pods, be sure to peel off the pods and scrape the seeds into the pudding, then add the rest of the vanilla pods. This way, the vanilla flavor will permeate the pudding.

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Turn rice into crispy rice cakes. Flatten the rice in the tray into as thin a layer as possible. Bake the rice for 2 hours at 93 degrees Celsius. After taking out the rice, break it into small pieces. Fry the toasted rice pieces in a pan with hot oil of 204 degrees Celsius. Use a spoon with holes to scoop out the pieces as they float. Place the cake on a paper towel to absorb the oil before serving. ^{[8] X Research Sources}

Make a veggie burger. Puree 1 cup (180 g) rice with 2 cups (200 g) pinto beans, 1 cup (180 g) corn, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/3 cup (20 g) chopped dried tomatoes, a handful of basil leaves finely chopped cinnamon, ½ tsp (3 g) cumin, and 1 tsp (6 g) salt. Shape the dough into flat round cakes. Fry the pieces over medium-high heat, 6 minutes on each side. ^{[9] X Research Source}

How to cook delicious rice

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Rinse the rice under cold water before cooking. Place the rice in a strainer, sieve or saucepan and run cold water over the rice to remove any starch. This step will prevent the rice grains from sticking together and becoming mushy. ^{[10] X Research Source}

If you’re using a saucepan to wash the rice, drain the water out and then refill it. Do this 1-2 times before cooking.
If using a strainer or strainer, lightly toss or toss the rice to drain.

Use the right amount of water to cook rice. For each cup of rice, you will use 350 or 400 ml of water. Short grain rice will need less water, while brown rice will need more water. However, do not add too much water to avoid it becoming mushy. ^{[11] X Research Source}

Cook rice over medium heat. Don’t turn the heat up too high. High heat will not help the rice cook faster, but it can also cause the rice to cook unevenly, sometimes even squishy. You should let the water heat up slowly until it boils. ^{[12] X Research Source}

Cover with a towel underneath the swing. When the rice starts to boil, the water level will be approximately below the surface of the rice. At that time, use a clean towel to cover the mouth of the pot, below the lid. This will prevent water from condensing in the pot. Too much condensation can cause the rice to become mushy. ^{[13] X Research Source}

Do not let the towel hang down next to the pot, as the towel can catch fire and burn. You should tuck the top of the towel under the lid of the pot.

Warning

Never cook rice on the stove unattended. You always have to be in the kitchen when cooking.

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Cure the broken rice cooker

Make crushed rice into another dish

How to cook delicious rice

Warning

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