Kittencals Perfect Cooked White Rice Soft Medium Or Firm Food

KITTENCAL'S BEST CHINESE FRIED RICE WITH EGG

Steps:

• In a small bowl beat the eggs with water.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet or a wok over medium heat or until sizzling.
• Add in eggs and leave flat for about 2 minutes or until cooked through; remove to a plate then chop.
• Heat oil in the same skillet; add in onion and saute until softened (about 3-4 minutes, adding in the garlic the last 2 minutes of cooking time).
• Add in cold rice, soy sauce, sesame oil and black pepper; stir-fry tossing continuously for about 5 minutes (adding in more soy sauce and black pepper if needed to suit taste).
• Stir in the egg and green onion.

KITTENCAL'S PERFECT COOKED WHITE RICE (SOFT, MEDIUM OR FIRM)

Steps:

• *NOTE* for a firm rice (which makes the best Chinese fried rice) use 1-3/4 cups cold water, for medium use 2 cups water less 2 tablespoons, for soft use 2 cups water.
• Place the uncooked rice in a fine strainer and rinse thoroughly under cold water; drain very well (this is an important step the rice must be rinsed firstly).
• Place the rice into a 2-quart saucepan then spread out to cover the bottom.
• Pour the water over the rice, then sprinkle the salt over the top (do not stir) bring to a full boil UNCOVERED on medium-high heat.
• When rice is at a full boil immediately reduce heat to medium-low (more towards the lower setting) and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes or until the water has evaporated and the rice looks dry (push aside a few grains of rice with a fork, if there is no moisture/water in the bottom of the pot then it's ready, do not stir!).
• Turn off the heat and cover with a lid and let the rice stand on the element for 20 minutes.
• Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

KITTENCAL'S BROWNED WHITE RICE WITH GARLIC AND ONION

Steps:

• Place the rice in colander and rinse thoroughly with cold water; drain well and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Add in onion and cook for 1 minute.
• Add in the garlic and cook until the garlic is just lightly browned (do not cook until dark browned).
• Add in the rice and salt; cook stirring constantly until the rice begins to brown.
• Slowly and carefully pour in the hot water then then broth stirring gently; bring to a simmer.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the water is absorbed (about 20-25 minutes).
• Season with pepper if desired.

KITTENCAL'S MUSHROOM RICE

Steps:

• In a medium heavy saucepan melt butter over medium-high heat.
• Add in fresh mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes or until slightly browned.
• Add in onion; cook stirring for about 4 minutes or until softened.
• Add in garlic and cayenne; cook stirring for about 2 minutes.
• Add in chicken broth, rice and black pepper; bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.

KITTENCAL'S OVEN-BAKED BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Set oven to 375 degrees F.
• Set oven to second-lowest rack (or middle rack).
• Grease a Dutch oven (use one that has a tight-fitting lid).
• Heat 3 tablespoons butter in the Dutch oven over medium heat; add in brown rice, onion, garlic and coarse black pepper and cook stirring constantly for about 3 minutes.
• Add in broth and seasoned salt; bring just to a boil stirring with a spoon; remove from heat then carefully transfer to prepared casserole dish.
• Cover with a lid or foil.
• Bake for about 1 hour or until rice is tender.
• Fluff with a fork.
• **NOTE** to make omitting the onion and garlic; place the rice in a casserole dish with the salt.
• On top of the stove heat the broth or water with butter or oil until very hot, then pour over the rice; mix with a spoon.
• Cover with foil or a lid and bake for about 1 hour or until desired texture.