COOKING TIPS

Always use a heavy pot that has a tight-fitting lid.

To reheat rice (it will stay warm for 30 minutes on the lowest heat) cook rice completely, spread on a cookie sheet, cover with a cloth and leave until needed. This prevents overcooking. Place rice in a shallow dish and reheat in the microwave for 2 minutes. Alternatively place in a steamer basket and steam for 5 minutes.

Rice cookers are e ective ways to cook rice. Add 1 cup (250 mL) rinsed rice to 1 cup (250 mL) water (1½ cups/375 mL water for brown rice) and cook according to manufacturer’s direction. This method works for short, medium and long grain rice so long as rice is rinsed first. The rice will remain warm for up to 3 hours.

All cooked rice can be frozen, but brown rice maintains its texture better than others. Place in a plastic freezer bag. Remove excess air and flatten in an even layer. Freeze flat for easy storage. Reheat by stir-frying from frozen or run under water in the sealed bag to quickly defrost.