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Whole-grain rice is another name for brown rice. The difference between brown and white rice is the bran is removed for white rice and left in for brown.

Cook the rice in a large amount of boiling salted water until tender. Drain thoroughly and serve, or keep warm in a sieve over a little boiling water.

Rinse uncooked rice in a sieve under a cold running tap before cooking; this removes excess starch.

Rinse uncooked rice in a sieve under a cold running tap before cooking; this removes excess starch, so preventing the rice from becoming sticky.

Add a few drops of lemon juice in the water before boiling the rice to make rice whiter.

Rice has a very low fiber content and is, therefore, extremely soothing to the digestive system.

If your rice is scorched or burned you can take that taste out of your rice easily by using a piece of bread. Just lay a piece of bread on the rice (in a fresh pan or bowl) and cover it for a few minutes. The bread will soak up the burnt smell and taste and your rice will be fresh tasting for supper. If your rice has been sitting a few minutes you can put it in the microwave for a minute with a slice of bread for the same results.

Use a little less water than the recipes call for if you want fluffy rice. The ratio of rice to water should be a little less than 1:2. In other words, if you are cooking 1 cup of rice, use 1-3/4 cups of liquid.

Rice is one of the lowest calorie-dense grain dishes, and it makes a base for many different meals, including stir-fry dishes. Risotto or paella are also two choices using rice.

Rice are easy to digest, low in fat and enriched with calcium and
vitamins A, D and B12. Lactose, dairy, soy, and cholesterol-free.

Does your rice dry out when you reheat it? Next time, add 2 tablespoons of liquid for each cup of cooked rice. Cover and heat for a few minutes on the stove or in the oven. In the microwave, cook on high about 1 minute per cup. Fluff it with a fork and enjoy.

If you burn a pot of rice, place a slice of white bread on the top of the rice. Let it sit for a few minutes (5-10). The burnt taste will be gone but be sure NOT to scrape the bottom of the pan. Just use as much as you can without touching the bottom.