Place the rice in a fine mesh sieve. Rinse under cold running water, gently swishing with your hands, until the water runs clear. Allow to drain thoroughly. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice and ...

If you have a good rice cooker, rice is one of the simplest things to cook. If you don't, it can be pretty tough to nail the perfect texture -- al dente, with just the right amount of fluffiness, ...

Long-grain white rice is not as difficult to cook on the stove as it may seem. Be sure to rinse excess starch off the rice first and remember the 2:1 water to rice ratio. After your rice is boiled, ...

If you've had more than your fair share of rice fails (mushy, too dry, etc.), don't worry—I've been there. That's why I took the time to perfect this culinary holy grail. When you break it down, it's ...

Emma Wartzman is the kitchen and dining writer at New York Magazine’s the Strategist. Previously, she was an editor at Bon Appétit. Making quick pickles — vegetables infused in brine for as little as ...

I am a huge lover of rice. It’s in many of my weekly dishes, including stir-fry, rice bowls, jambalaya, and more. And with the cooler weather and the holidays approaching, I’m looking forward to ...

Naughty or nice? That's often how I think about foods packed with carbohydrates. Whole grains, like brown rice and whole wheat, fall squarely into the nice category, while white pasta and rice, well, ...