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Questions on rice. Please be specific; different rice cooks differently.

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Do long-cooked pasta and brown rice lose more minerals than short-cooked types?

There are many different types of brown rice and whole grain paste that one can buy. Some need to be cooked for 25 minutes while others only need to be cooked for 8 minutes. I was wondering if rice or pasta that needs to be cooked for longer will…
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Rice - Expiration Date

How relevant is the expiration date on uncooked Rice (different varieties)? Are there ways to store rice to prolong it life?
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Do you need a rice cooker to cook sticky rice?

I know that cooking sticky rice uses a steamer setup. But do you need a rice cooker to cook sticky rice property, or can it be done using regular kitchen tools, e.g. pots and pans?
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Freezing cooked rice?

I accidentally made way too much rice for a dinner party. My wife and I definitely can't eat it all over the next few days, and after that it will probably go bad. Is it possible to freeze rice that has already been cooked? It's flavored so…
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How do I determine the amount of water I need to use with my eletric rice cooker

I just realized that I don't know if I should add more or less water next time. What sort of signs would indicate that I should add less water and what signs would indicate that I am using too little water right now?
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Fermented rice horchata

I have been making some horchata (using white rice, cinnamon and water). I left it for a day and when I returned, it looked slightly fermented (a stream of bubbles were coming out of it and it was frothy ever so slightly). I blended and sweetened it…
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What kind of domestic use machine is needed for preparing Brown Rice from Paddy?

The brown rice is extremely expensive here so I was wondering if it is possible to get some machine for converting Paddy into Brown rice at home? What prerequisites need to be fulfilled for the achieving the same? Is it practical even?
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How to cook rice in an electric oven meant for baking cakes?

Are there any special precautions to be taken? About the water quantity, soaking and timing etc?
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Fried rice jumps out of the pan

On frying cooked, parboiled rice from yesterday, some grains jumps out of the pan every other second, creating a mess. Is there a way to avoid this?
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Does the ratio of rice:water change if rinsed first?

In Tim Anderson's Japaneasy he instructs to cook 300g of rice in 390g of water (1:1.3). He also says to rinse the rice first. When I rinsed the rice and weighted it again after letting water drain, it now weighs 348g. Should the amount of water I…
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Does washing rice in a non-stick pot erode the non-stick coating over time?

I usually wash my rice in the pot that comes with my rice cooker (Tiger JBV-10CU) which is non-stick. I've heard that rice can be abrasive to the non-stick coating if you move it around in the pot as your washing it. Is there any evidence that…
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Which type and grain size of rice (flour) is best for which use case?

What type of rice and which grain-size as flour is best for which use case? I have got a grain mill and am going to do lots of gluten-free recipes with rice flour. From cake, via pudding, to mochi (Japanese dessert)... at some point in time I want…
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Can the dumming step of biryani be skipped by pressure cooking biryani rice and chicken separately and mixing them after cooling?

Although I figured out the right amount of water and salt for making biryani, at times, it still gets messed up if the amount of water in the cooked chicken is too high or if the rice cooking duration is not right. There are also plenty of people…
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What is the minimum length of time and temperature one can safely cook white Basmati rice for?

The particular Basmati rice I normally use (Aldi own brand), cooks perfectly with seperate, non-sticky grains using the following method. In a large pan of cold water (3 or 4 times the volume of rice), bring rice to the boil. Reduce heat, cover, and…
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How to avoid "Keep Warm" mode on rice-cooker

I have a "Hamilton Beach Multi-Cooker" rice cooker / steamer / etc. 840304400 is the model number. We only cook rice for sushi, rice bowls, onigiri, etc. 9 times out of 10, we want to work with cold rice after it's cooked. 1 time out of 10, we…
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