White Rice (for Curries)
Pastas are pretty easy to cook, but rice is a bit more tricky. I confess, when I got married, I didn’t know how to boil rice. I could never figure out how much of water to use, or if the rice was done. Fortunately I learnt how, but it’s because my mum typed out a step-by-step recipe for me. Rice for dummies. 🙂
WHITE RICE
1 1/2 cups white rice
4 tsp coarse salt
1 cardamom pod
1 cinnamon stick
2 cloves
6 cups of water
In a deep pot, bring water to boil. Add salt and spices. Rinse rice thoroughly, and add to water.
Cook for 10-15 minutes till rice is done. You’ll know the rice is cooked, if when you break a kernel and there is no hard centre.
Drain and rinse with cold water. Return to pot and sprinkle with 1/4 cup of water. Place in a moderate oven for 30 minutes.