Rice is such a staple item, especially now. And there's so many delicious recipes you can make with it! In addition to the two recipes I share in the video, what's your favorite rice recipe? Give us all some delicious ideas. Share below! xo - Lisa
I couldn't agree more. Thai fried rice has such aromatic, rich, and delicious flavors. Definitely a recipe I will have to create in the near future on here!
🌺Quick question. I only have 3/4C of almond milk left and no raw almonds to make more. If I add coconut milk or cream, will that make it taste significantly different?
Because of you, I know how to cook. I’m 18 and I always mess up when following recipes. But, your instructions are so easy to follow and I literally can cook anything now. Thank you from Canada!!!!
You're so sweet Emireth! I'm thrilled to hear I can provide some new insights and inspiration when it comes to healthy eating :) Hope this video helps you create the perfect batch of rice the next time you're cooking.
Asia is a large continent. Every country and region has their own method. We the Hispanics have another and lisa is pretty much on point with her rice 🍚, the way we like it. Some asians cook awful rice they're not all "experts".
@@Downshiftology I like Lisa's wise response. It's all about how things work the best with given situation. While I love all different tech-savvy rice cookers (some of them talks to you these days), this stovetop method could be useful for situations like camping, making small amount of steamed rice, etc.
I’m asian and before rice cookers, we cooked rice in a pot. That’s why you will find many Asian people cooking rice in a Dutch oven. Rice cookers are efficient and fast but not necessary.
@@J21822 I agree. I'm not Asian but I do rice the traditional Korean way. In a dol sat Al bap pot. It's way easier than a rice cooker to me because I know what I'm doing instead of dumping in a machine
THANK YOU for showing white rice some love. I have Crohn's Disease. I've tried incorporating brown rice into my diet many times over the past 12 years since my diagnosis, but it just doesn't agree with me. It's frustrating when bloggers (and nutritionists, even!) make blanket statements about brown rice being "better." Luckily I'm old enough now to know that I should just eat what feels right for my body, but my wisdom is hard earned!
where i live (colombia) rice is such an important part of the food, almost every day we eat rice, we buy pounds for only a month and with that you can do nice meals, desserts, rice flour, rice milk and everything you think of. we cook white large grain rice with absorption method. here’s the recipe: -you put two and a half of water in a pot -ad the rice -medium heat - ad two or three spoons of olive oil or any oil you like, this is the key for non sticky or gummy rice - put one glove of garlic fine chopped(for flavor and better texture) - ad a spoon of salt - mix it evenly -let it cook for about seven minutes - when those seven minutes past it should look with less water and it’s gonna be boiling , that’s the time where you put the lid on an turn the heat to low - open the lid five minutes after putting on the lid an stir nicely the rice -important step-(time can be different depending in the texture you want) - now it’s done and you have a really tasty, flavorful and nutritious rice. you can change the garlic with any condiments you like such as rosemary, parsley, ginger, etc. i personally like to use some sunflower seed oil for the rice, it ads up so much flavor. you can add some corn to the rice when it’s finally cooked for sunrise-rice, or when it’s boiling you can ad chickpeas and carrots and you have a nice combination.
You mentioned that rice be be stored in the freezer. Can you make a video explaining how to freeze food, in what containers, how long, and how to thaw.
Hi there! Yes, I might make that into a future video. But for now, you can also reference my recipe post here on how to freeze and defrost: downshiftology.com/recipes/how-to-cook-rice/
I cook rice in the rice cooker and I make sure before I cook rice, wash & rinse first. I use the cooked rice for biryani, fried rice & rice pudding. Love your tips and instructions.
If you have a rice cooker - that's great! But, if you ever find yourself not having a rice cooker, you can always refer to this video for tips on how to cook it on your stovetop :)
I absolutely love you! I love how you don’t demonize any foods, you educate. Thank you, thank you, you have brought back my passion and desire to cook again. Especially now that I have a brand new kitchen. :-)
God bless you! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had mushy rice. I can cook most things very well. But I’ve always struggled w basis white rice. Thank you for this helpful video. It’s my go to reference going forward. 🙏🏽😇
Whoa this pasta method is life-changing. I love rice but hardly ever make it because I hate measuring and trying to remember the ratios for different types of rice. Also excited to try the cilantro/lime rice recipe! Your videos are amazing - thank you!!
Yes! You'll definitely need to try the pasta method next. It's much easier in my opinion and you can carefully watch how your rice cooks til it reaches the consistency that you want. Can't wait for you to try the cilantro lime rice :)
The easiest way to get perfect rice is to boil it for exactly 8 minutes. Take the water out and steam the rice with the lit on for 15 minutes. Shake the pan a few times after you take the water out. Trust me! It's the best way. Foolproof. You do not have to taste the rice at all and it doesn't get sticky. This works only for white and brown rice tho. Long grain rice like Basmati is 10 minutes boil and 10 minutes steam.
This is how I was thought before we had our rice cooker. Put rice in a pot and add water. Without measurement cups, just put the tip of your middle finger on top of the rice and add water until the first line of your middle finger. Let it boil and simmer without lid until the water dries up. Next, put the lid on and put your burner to the lowest setting and let it simmer for 8-10 mins (depends on the variety of rice you're using). After, turn off the flame and let it sit for another 10 mins with the lid on so the rice will continue to cook on the residual heat.
Ive been looking forward to this video the past few days! Thanks Lisa, I can’t wait to try your rice drink recipe! In China, one of the popular rice dishes is fried rice. We stir fry cooked or left over rice with eggs, veggies, shrimp, ...Which is one of my kid’s faves :)
So glad you enjoyed this video Qin! Can't wait for you to try the horchata recipe - it's a delicious cinnamon rice drink :) And fried rice is always a classic rice recipe to make!
Wow. Cooking rice like pasta! Thank you, as always, for doing all the testing and research so that we can just watch a free video on how to Cook rice when we are in the mood. You are awesome! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
In Brazil rice is the base of our meals (lunch and dinner, mostly), most people have it everyday. We make it with fried garlic and/or onions, it gives it a delicious flavor. I personally like to add cumin to my rice, it makes it so delicious. Great video!
I have enjoyed Lundberg rice for while, the wild rice blend was in the bulk bin at my local whole foods. I usually enjoy it with rack of lamb & Brussels sprouts. (This fall & winter season was great for my local farmer to harvest purple Brussels sprouts & broccoli.)
That's great to hear! Lundberg has a great selection of rice, and I do love their wild rice as well. That sounds amazing paired back with lamb and roasted Brussels sprouts.
🌺💜🌞Oh my goodness! Thank you! I'm going to.make the cilantro rice and horchata for lunch today. My boys LOOOOVE horchata & this is a healthy version that i'm certain they'll love! 🌺💜🌞🌴KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!🤗
You're so sweet Jelena, thanks! And I'm so glad you learned tons more about the varieties of rice. Can't wait for you to make the horchata recipe: downshiftology.com/recipes/horchata/
Thanks, Lisa, great video. Two ideas, if I may. It would be great to see what I eat in a day, quarantine edition. Also, while in person meet up would be so good, maybe it's a zoom-worthy event, excited for your almost 1M, so well deserved. I use your recipes all the time.
Thanks so much! That video has definitely been on my mind, so might have to do that soon. But I do have a special new videos coming up planned so stay tuned 😊
Indians as you may know are major rice eaters especially in the south or eastern part of the country. I am from the east of India and we Bengalis love to cook our rice by what you call the "pasta method"... I personally find it so much more convenient than the absorption method!!! Hope you enjoyed your rice as much as I liked watching your video!!! ☺️
These are great methods! I was also taught the rice cooker method. I’ve also made Asian style “sticky rice” Btw that cinnamon rice drinks looks delicious! ❤️
Third method: white rice cooks in just one minute in an electric pressure cooking for firm (for fried rice frying, for example), or in 4 to 6 for tender. Makes rice a much more practical side dish! (BTW, I replaced my non-stick insert pot with a stainless steel one, which makes me feel better...)
Hi James - Using an electric pressure cooker is definitely one way to cook your rice! And if you ever need to cook it on the stovetop for any reason, the method in this video works every time. Oh great! Stainless steel continues to be my favorite type of cookware to use.
Great video Lisa! As someone with Indian heritage I find myself missing rice if I don't eat it for a few days. I have such fond memories of my mother feeding me mushy rice mixed with yoghurt and ghee when I was sick as a child... I rarely eat that now but even the thinking about it takes me back 25 years! Keep well :) x
Thanks for sharing your childhood memories you have with rice! Sounds like a healing rice porridge :) It really is such a staple in households and cultures around the world, and tastes delicious paired with many recipes.
I am loving all of your videos. I saw your first video on May 24th or 25th of this year. When I saw your pantry video I wanted mines that organized. Sadly they are out of the Weck Cylindrical Jars on amazon and the Weck website says they are out of stock until approximately 7/1/2020. The GlassLock containers are also out on amazon. I was able to order them and will ship as soon as they have them. Thank you for your beautiful videos, the music is right, I love the editing, and your shots are amazing. I would get so frustrated when I cook and part of it was not having the proper tools. So thank you again. I know this was the rice video but my comments are about all your videos.
My family is from Haiti and rice is a staple. We use a caldero style pot and depending on the rice other ingredients can go in. Beans and peas are favorites. I do want to try the horchata recipe though so thanks for sharing.
I love mediterranean herb + hot, sweet, savory sauce + scrambled eggs cooked in biryani (basmati rice) style with crunch of chopped veggies. It's so damn aromatic and addictive.
I live in a household of 1 million people and our only rice cooker’s rice pot is missing... AGAIN. So thank you for making this video, it’s a life saver for when I need to make rice in a pot.
Thank you, very informative. I will make cilantro lime rice for my daughter. She is the only one that can eat grains in our house. She loves the lundberg brand too
Who would of thought watching a rice video would teach me how to make Horchata!?!? I was pleasantly surprised!! I recently bought a Ninja blender so I am looking forward to making this! Also, I have cilantro an a lime in my fridge so the rice bowl is what I'll make this week! Yum Yum😋🍚🥛
@@Downshiftology just made the cilantro rice this a.m. Its all set for the fajita bowl I'm assembling tomorrow for cinco de Mayo!! All from watching YOUR video Lisa!!! Thank you, thank you!!
Steaming is not boiling. Put washed rice into a glass bowl with some water a little less than boiling and put the bowl on a steamer.Use high heat steam to cook rice for about 25 minute then you can enjoy your beautiful chewy rice, totally different from the boiling one.
Another favorite is basmati or aromatic rice tempered with roasted cumin seeds and chilli flakes in "ghee" clarified butter... Served with curry style red kidney or black eyed beans or bengal gram.
thank you for the nice recipes! i would suggest you to check how to cook rice in turkish way -with butter-, it’s wayyy tastier than any cooking version for me
First of all, leaving rice out un-refrigerated is no joke. Had the worst food poisoning from white rice left on the counter too long. Second, my asian mom used to always wash the rice by hand, because she said it would give a little love to each grain. Love you mom! 😘
I just discovered you and your channel today and I immediately subscribed. Your way of explaining is very thorough and I'll be watching a lot of your past videos for the next few weeks. I did search for tips on reheating rice. You mentioned in the video that those could be found in your blog post but I couldn't find them. Could you please point me in the right direction for those tips? Thank you in advance and I'll be looking out for your future videos!
I think almost every Asian owns a rice cooker nowadays, but before rice cooker people cooked rice with steaming method here in my country. Soooo interesting seeing various methods to cook it, also really fun to see various recipes with this one ingredient from all over the world! For instance, I would never ever imagine putting lime juice in rice but it seems usual in Mexican dish and looks super yummy too!
There really are so many ways to cook rice - especially in all different countries! I have a feeling you'll love the cilantro lime rice 😊It's fresh and full of flavor!
Good video! I just wanted to suggest especially for the basmati rice the first method (absorption) since every brand changes a little so the measure does not work every single time. So after you wash the rice put it in the pan take a fork and when adding the water move the fork in the rice from the sides to the center all around. This way the rice absorbs a little bit of water The rice at the center has to stay just like 1 millimetre under the water. So you see it but does not come over the water. This works ALWAYS whatever brand you choose. For the rest follow the steps of the video. Cook for a little less than 15min because when you’ll put on the lid it will still cook a little bit. Hope my comment is clear.
Learning how to cook the perfect pot of rice is definitely a kitchen essential we all have to brush up on every now and then - especially when it comes to choosing certain types of rice for different types of meals!
The second method, boiling in abundant water, is the only one that i use and that makes sense to me. The first method has too many variables that could cause the end result to be a disaster or just a poor result. The variables are: the type of rice, how strong is the flame of the stove top, the pot size, shape and thickness of the bottom, how much you wash and hydrate the rice, the ambient temp and humidity... and more. All these variables could cause an incorrect absorption of the water and it could end up burnt on the bottom or soggy. Meanwhile with the second method you ALWAYS get an OK result, maybe not great and fluffy like when you NAIL the first method exactly, but really, who cares, this type of rice is just a side that you use with the main dish (usually spicy) and doesnt need to be PERFECT. Then you have the rice cooker which we could consider the optimal method, but personally i make this kind of rice like once a month (95% of the time when i eat rice i make risotto, but im also a Northern Italian and that's kind of our specialty), and i dont want anothtr big appliance taking up space in the kitchen, not to mention that the cheap rice cookers arent giving you a much better result than the second method, to really make a difference you need one of those fuzzy logic based rice cookers which are even bigger and expensive like the zojirushi and such.
If you eat rice often e.g. on a daily basis, nothing beats a rice cooker for ease and accuracy. Nothing against traditional rice cooking. My mom used to do it when I was young !!!
About the famous basmati rice - so delicate and aromatic - being a newbie and fearing I would never be able to match the level of perfection of others, I found that the basmati rice turns out wonderfully cooking it "pasta style". Just watch it and test it for each batch. I now cook the Uncle Ben's converted rice this way too most of the time - simple, and perfect mouth feel every time. Just boil in water same as pasta, watch it, test it, then drain the water and fluff and adorn and eat.
If your pot has pour spouts at the side and doesn’t seal fully a good tip is to cover it with foil. This helps keep in the steam which helps cook the rice for method 1 shown here.
I love white rice! And yes you are right! White rice is much lighter than brown but to lower the glycemic index, I cook it with coconut oil and I have to cool it down and put in the fridge 🤣 That’s the only way I can avoid it hahaha Been doing it for many years and also when I was in the Philippines, because we were so poor, we cook our rice in a stone or they call it clay pot omg the rice taste soooooo good! Since it’s hard to find one here, I went to a korean store to buy their stone pot where they cook their soup hahaha omg my rice taste soooo good!
Coconut oil is a great way to add a bit of flavor to rice! And yes - a stone pot gives such a delicious texture to the rice. I definitely need to invest in one next time :)
Hi Lisa ! The second method is called creole rice , as it is the way rice is cooked in the Caribbean, at least Martinique and Guadeloupe. I've only known this way of cooking, until a friend of mine who's Vietnamese showed me the way to cook Thai rice perfect each time ! Say yes to beautifully scented, and soft rice
I've always cooked rice like pasta because it's the method my grandma and my mom taught me and tbh it never fails! Rice keeps cooking after strained so I prefer to take it out of the water more like "al dente" consistency and then after strained, I immediately put it in a big baking pan so it cools faster. My favorite rice is with melted butter and cheese on top =)
Hi i found the same ratio of water/rice sufficient for my basmati or jasmine rice. I add a pinch of salt and few drops of olive oil too. After bringing to boil then 25 - 30 minutes of undisturbed cooking on lowest heat with lid on is a must :)
Salt and olive oil will definitely give it a perfect amount of flavor to it. And great! That's always a solid way to cook rice, aside from the pasta method.
Hi Lisa! Thanks as always for your well thought out videos. I was wondering if you could do a video on washing, storing, and chopping herbs? I cook a lot and this is the one thing that I never know how to do best. Thanks!!
Cilantro lime rice is so tasty! By the way, I also have all-clad stainless steel pots and have had them for years, simply the best. I know this a video is about rice, but I do want to mention I always make your mayo recipe from a couple years ago! I never bought mayo again. Do you have a recipe for homemade ketchup?
I love cilantro lime rice! It's perfect to pair back with the many Mexican inspired recipes I have on my site :) And I'm so glad you love the homemade mayonnaise! As for ketchup- I don't just yet. But could be a potential future recipe.
I love your channel! Your presentations are always crisp and cleans As someone starting my own cooking channel I’m always inspired by good quality presentations. I love cooking rice too. You can see on my channel I like cooking famous dishes from some of my favorite cities that I’ve traveled too. I give a presentation on my experience then I cook a dish from that city. You can see in “What in the World is Jeremy Cooking” you can see me cook from Milan Italy and Moscow Russia and more episodes to come. Thank you and keep up the good work!
Hey Jeremy- Thanks so much for your kind words! I also love introducing dishes from around the world and making it simple enough for everyone to be able to cook up a delicious and easy meal. Hope you enjoy this video, along with the many tips I have in here!
I must say that I love every recipe you share. They are fantastic and delicious. I know because I’ve made a few of them. I apologize if i sound rude but horchata isn’t only from Mexico.There’s other Latin-America countries that make this drink as well. There’s many variations. Another thing that I wanted to point out is that the word carnita doesn’t not mean pork. The word for pork is cerdo or puerco. The word carnitas is a diminutive of the word carne which means meat in general. Don’t have any clue why this word is use for pork meat
Rice is such a staple item, especially now. And there's so many delicious recipes you can make with it! In addition to the two recipes I share in the video, what's your favorite rice recipe? Give us all some delicious ideas. Share below! xo - Lisa
Downshiftology I really like rice dishes from the East. Such as Thai fried rice with mango coconut milk and cashews
I couldn't agree more. Thai fried rice has such aromatic, rich, and delicious flavors. Definitely a recipe I will have to create in the near future on here!
🌺Quick question. I only have 3/4C of almond milk left and no raw almonds to make more. If I add coconut milk or cream, will that make it taste significantly different?
Talk about perfect timing! I was gonna meal prep chicken fried rice for the week for the first time!
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Because of you, I know how to cook. I’m 18 and I always mess up when following recipes. But, your instructions are so easy to follow and I literally can cook anything now. Thank you from Canada!!!!
So glad to hear my videos are helping you in the kitchen 😊
You are such an amazing inspiration for me, Im 18, and I totally wanna be like you, so calm and healthy, keep going girl!
You're so sweet Emireth! I'm thrilled to hear I can provide some new insights and inspiration when it comes to healthy eating :) Hope this video helps you create the perfect batch of rice the next time you're cooking.
Ask an asian and you'll hear different methods 😅 having a rice cooker is the best solution. But very great advise! 👏👏👏
Having a rice cooker definitely helps if you have one! But if you ever find yourself without one - this stovetop method is key.
Asia is a large continent. Every country and region has their own method. We the Hispanics have another and lisa is pretty much on point with her rice 🍚, the way we like it.
Some asians cook awful rice they're not all "experts".
@@Downshiftology I like Lisa's wise response. It's all about how things work the best with given situation. While I love all different tech-savvy rice cookers (some of them talks to you these days), this stovetop method could be useful for situations like camping, making small amount of steamed rice, etc.
I’m asian and before rice cookers, we cooked rice in a pot. That’s why you will find many Asian people cooking rice in a Dutch oven. Rice cookers are efficient and fast but not necessary.
@@J21822 I agree. I'm not Asian but I do rice the traditional Korean way. In a dol sat Al bap pot. It's way easier than a rice cooker to me because I know what I'm doing instead of dumping in a machine
THANK YOU for showing white rice some love. I have Crohn's Disease. I've tried incorporating brown rice into my diet many times over the past 12 years since my diagnosis, but it just doesn't agree with me. It's frustrating when bloggers (and nutritionists, even!) make blanket statements about brown rice being "better." Luckily I'm old enough now to know that I should just eat what feels right for my body, but my wisdom is hard earned!
Brown rice does not agree with my digestive system. It's okay to have white rice !!!
where i live (colombia) rice is such an important part of the food, almost every day we eat rice, we buy pounds for only a month and with that you can do nice meals, desserts, rice flour, rice milk and everything you think of.
we cook white large grain rice with absorption method.
here’s the recipe:
-you put two and a half of water in a pot
-ad the rice
-medium heat
- ad two or three spoons of olive oil or any oil you like, this is the key for non sticky or gummy rice
- put one glove of garlic fine chopped(for flavor and better texture)
- ad a spoon of salt
- mix it evenly
-let it cook for about seven minutes
- when those seven minutes past it should look with less water and it’s gonna be boiling , that’s the time where you put the lid on an turn the heat to low
- open the lid five minutes after putting on the lid an stir nicely the rice -important step-(time can be different depending in the texture you want)
- now it’s done and you have a really tasty, flavorful and nutritious rice.
you can change the garlic with any condiments you like such as rosemary, parsley, ginger, etc.
i personally like to use some sunflower seed oil for the rice, it ads up so much flavor.
you can add some corn to the rice when it’s finally cooked for sunrise-rice, or when it’s boiling you can ad chickpeas and carrots and you have a nice combination.
What type of rice is it? Only 5 minutes to cook after boiling? I'll give it a try.
“You put 2 1/2 of water in a pot.”
2 1/2 what? Cups? How much rice are you adding to that 2 1/2 cups, if it is cups?
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He said long grain white rice.
Perfect! I’ve just followed the “Rice Lady’s” instructions! My very first time for cooking rice! And it’s perfect! 💝
So glad this method worked out for you Bill! 😊
You mentioned that rice be be stored in the freezer. Can you make a video explaining how to freeze food, in what containers, how long, and how to thaw.
Hi there! Yes, I might make that into a future video. But for now, you can also reference my recipe post here on how to freeze and defrost: downshiftology.com/recipes/how-to-cook-rice/
I cook rice in the rice cooker and I make sure before I cook rice, wash & rinse first. I use the cooked rice for biryani, fried rice & rice pudding. Love your tips and instructions.
If you have a rice cooker - that's great! But, if you ever find yourself not having a rice cooker, you can always refer to this video for tips on how to cook it on your stovetop :)
I absolutely love you! I love how you don’t demonize any foods, you educate. Thank you, thank you, you have brought back my passion and desire to cook again. Especially now that I have a brand new kitchen. :-)
God bless you! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had mushy rice. I can cook most things very well. But I’ve always struggled w basis white rice. Thank you for this helpful video. It’s my go to reference going forward. 🙏🏽😇
I'm so glad you found this video helpful! It's always a good idea to brush up on a few basics - especially cooking rice :)
Whoa this pasta method is life-changing. I love rice but hardly ever make it because I hate measuring and trying to remember the ratios for different types of rice. Also excited to try the cilantro/lime rice recipe! Your videos are amazing - thank you!!
Yes! You'll definitely need to try the pasta method next. It's much easier in my opinion and you can carefully watch how your rice cooks til it reaches the consistency that you want. Can't wait for you to try the cilantro lime rice :)
This is referred to as the French Method
The easiest way to get perfect rice is to boil it for exactly 8 minutes. Take the water out and steam the rice with the lit on for 15 minutes. Shake the pan a few times after you take the water out. Trust me! It's the best way. Foolproof. You do not have to taste the rice at all and it doesn't get sticky. This works only for white and brown rice tho. Long grain rice like Basmati is 10 minutes boil and 10 minutes steam.
This is how I was thought before we had our rice cooker.
Put rice in a pot and add water. Without measurement cups, just put the tip of your middle finger on top of the rice and add water until the first line of your middle finger.
Let it boil and simmer without lid until the water dries up. Next, put the lid on and put your burner to the lowest setting and let it simmer for 8-10 mins (depends on the variety of rice you're using).
After, turn off the flame and let it sit for another 10 mins with the lid on so the rice will continue to cook on the residual heat.
That's definitely another way of cooking the rice as well! The steam method :)
Wow! As a Mexican I was very surprised to see that you made horchata!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I don’t even have enough words to explain how grateful I’m for this video! I LOVE eating rice and this is so informative
So glad to hear this video was informative for you 😊
Ive been looking forward to this video the past few days! Thanks Lisa, I can’t wait to try your rice drink recipe! In China, one of the popular rice dishes is fried rice. We stir fry cooked or left over rice with eggs, veggies, shrimp, ...Which is one of my kid’s faves :)
So glad you enjoyed this video Qin! Can't wait for you to try the horchata recipe - it's a delicious cinnamon rice drink :) And fried rice is always a classic rice recipe to make!
Wow. Cooking rice like pasta! Thank you, as always, for doing all the testing and research so that we can just watch a free video on how to Cook rice when we are in the mood. You are awesome! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I'm glad you found this video informative and a great reference for the next time you cook rice 😊
In Brazil rice is the base of our meals (lunch and dinner, mostly), most people have it everyday. We make it with fried garlic and/or onions, it gives it a delicious flavor. I personally like to add cumin to my rice, it makes it so delicious. Great video!
Garlic and onions are always a great addition for rice - which I do often! But, I'll need to try the cumin 😊
Lisa, you need to get your channel verified!! You're almost at a million subscribers!
I have enjoyed Lundberg rice for while, the wild rice blend was in the bulk bin at my local whole foods. I usually enjoy it with rack of lamb & Brussels sprouts. (This fall & winter season was great for my local farmer to harvest purple Brussels sprouts & broccoli.)
That's great to hear! Lundberg has a great selection of rice, and I do love their wild rice as well. That sounds amazing paired back with lamb and roasted Brussels sprouts.
🌺💜🌞Oh my goodness! Thank you! I'm going to.make the cilantro rice and horchata for lunch today. My boys LOOOOVE horchata & this is a healthy version that i'm certain they'll love! 🌺💜🌞🌴KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!🤗
Wonderful! I can't wait for you to try both the cilantro rice and horchata! This will also be great for Cinco De Mayo as well :)
Thank you thank you thank you!! You’ve explained the basics which no one ever has. And given me lots of simple recipes to use!
I'm glad I was able to break it down for you 😊
Dear Lisa, you look amazing today! 😊I learnt a lot about different kinds of rice and about the refreshing drink! Thank you! ❤
You're so sweet Jelena, thanks! And I'm so glad you learned tons more about the varieties of rice. Can't wait for you to make the horchata recipe: downshiftology.com/recipes/horchata/
Thanks, Lisa, great video. Two ideas, if I may. It would be great to see what I eat in a day, quarantine edition. Also, while in person meet up would be so good, maybe it's a zoom-worthy event, excited for your almost 1M, so well deserved. I use your recipes all the time.
Thanks so much! That video has definitely been on my mind, so might have to do that soon. But I do have a special new videos coming up planned so stay tuned 😊
Indians as you may know are major rice eaters especially in the south or eastern part of the country. I am from the east of India and we Bengalis love to cook our rice by what you call the "pasta method"... I personally find it so much more convenient than the absorption method!!! Hope you enjoyed your rice as much as I liked watching your video!!! ☺️
Wow. Thank you for teaching and sharing. Powerful
thanks for the vids mate.
as an aside, in the pantry white rice stores for a longer period of time than husk on/brown rice
Hope you enjoyed the video! And thanks for the quick informational tip!
These are great methods! I was also taught the rice cooker method. I’ve also made Asian style “sticky rice”
Btw that cinnamon rice drinks looks delicious! ❤️
Can't wait for you to try the horchata! It's delicious 😊
I have been looking for so long for a youtube channel like this. Thank you so much for all that you do for our fellow humans 💚🌸🌸🌸🌸
Welcome to the Downshiftology community 😊
Third method: white rice cooks in just one minute in an electric pressure cooking for firm (for fried rice frying, for example), or in 4 to 6 for tender. Makes rice a much more practical side dish!
(BTW, I replaced my non-stick insert pot with a stainless steel one, which makes me feel better...)
Hi James - Using an electric pressure cooker is definitely one way to cook your rice! And if you ever need to cook it on the stovetop for any reason, the method in this video works every time. Oh great! Stainless steel continues to be my favorite type of cookware to use.
Great video Lisa! As someone with Indian heritage I find myself missing rice if I don't eat it for a few days. I have such fond memories of my mother feeding me mushy rice mixed with yoghurt and ghee when I was sick as a child... I rarely eat that now but even the thinking about it takes me back 25 years! Keep well :) x
Thanks for sharing your childhood memories you have with rice! Sounds like a healing rice porridge :) It really is such a staple in households and cultures around the world, and tastes delicious paired with many recipes.
I am loving all of your videos. I saw your first video on May 24th or 25th of this year. When I saw your pantry video I wanted mines that organized. Sadly they are out of the Weck Cylindrical Jars on amazon and the Weck website says they are out of stock until approximately 7/1/2020. The GlassLock containers are also out on amazon. I was able to order them and will ship as soon as they have them. Thank you for your beautiful videos, the music is right, I love the editing, and your shots are amazing. I would get so frustrated when I cook and part of it was not having the proper tools. So thank you again. I know this was the rice video but my comments are about all your videos.
My family is from Haiti and rice is a staple. We use a caldero style pot and depending on the rice other ingredients can go in. Beans and peas are favorites. I do want to try the horchata recipe though so thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing! And can't wait for you to try the horchata recipe 😊
I love mediterranean herb + hot, sweet, savory sauce + scrambled eggs cooked in biryani (basmati rice) style with crunch of chopped veggies.
It's so damn aromatic and addictive.
That sounds absolutely amazing! Love the idea of herbs and eggs mixed in with rice. Will definitely need to try something like that next time.
Awesome Lisa! Horchata looks delicious, I'll try to make it this week following your instructions 🙌🏽
Thanks for sharing 💖
Wonderful! Hope you enjoy the horchata recipe 😊
I live in a household of 1 million people and our only rice cooker’s rice pot is missing... AGAIN. So thank you for making this video, it’s a life saver for when I need to make rice in a pot.
Thank you, very informative. I will make cilantro lime rice for my daughter. She is the only one that can eat grains in our house. She loves the lundberg brand too
Great to hear she also loved the Lundberg brand! What perfect timing. Can't wait for you to make the cilantro lime rice for her - she will love it.
Who would of thought watching a rice video would teach me how to make Horchata!?!? I was pleasantly surprised!! I recently bought a Ninja blender so I am looking forward to making this! Also, I have cilantro an a lime in my fridge so the rice bowl is what I'll make this week! Yum Yum😋🍚🥛
Hahaha! I had to incorporate a few recipes with rice in this video of course 😊Can't wait for you to try both of them.
@@Downshiftology just made the cilantro rice this a.m. Its all set for the fajita bowl I'm assembling tomorrow for cinco de Mayo!! All from watching YOUR video Lisa!!! Thank you, thank you!!
I'm a Chinese, I’ve tried a lot of ways to cook rice, steaming is the best way which can fully keep the texture and flavor of rice.
Steaming is not boiling. Put washed rice into a glass bowl with some water a little less than boiling and put the bowl on a steamer.Use high heat steam to cook rice for about 25 minute then you can enjoy your beautiful chewy rice, totally different from the boiling one.
Another favorite is basmati or aromatic rice tempered with roasted cumin seeds and chilli flakes in "ghee" clarified butter... Served with curry style red kidney or black eyed beans or bengal gram.
Definitely sounds like an aromatic dish overall! Love the idea of roasted cumin seeds in it.
thank you for the nice recipes! i would suggest you to check how to cook rice in turkish way -with butter-, it’s wayyy tastier than any cooking version for me
In my blog post - I mentioned that butter does add a nice taste to it as well, along with 1/2 a teaspoon of salt :)
Downshiftology ah i didn’t see it sorry!
Thank you for your healthy ideas! I especially loved the horchata
This is fantastic! That pasta method is life changing! Thank you!!! 😋👍
It's my favorite method when it comes to cooking rice! 😊
First of all, leaving rice out un-refrigerated is no joke. Had the worst food poisoning from white rice left on the counter too long.
Second, my asian mom used to always wash the rice by hand, because she said it would give a little love to each grain.
Love you mom! 😘
I just discovered you and your channel today and I immediately subscribed. Your way of explaining is very thorough and I'll be watching a lot of your past videos for the next few weeks.
I did search for tips on reheating rice. You mentioned in the video that those could be found in your blog post but I couldn't find them. Could you please point me in the right direction for those tips?
Thank you in advance and I'll be looking out for your future videos!
I love your top today!! It fits your personality very well.
Thanks so much Ashley! Definitely one from the corporate days and thought I'd bring it back out :)
I think almost every Asian owns a rice cooker nowadays, but before rice cooker people cooked rice with steaming method here in my country. Soooo interesting seeing various methods to cook it, also really fun to see various recipes with this one ingredient from all over the world! For instance, I would never ever imagine putting lime juice in rice but it seems usual in Mexican dish and looks super yummy too!
There really are so many ways to cook rice - especially in all different countries! I have a feeling you'll love the cilantro lime rice 😊It's fresh and full of flavor!
Good video! I just wanted to suggest especially for the basmati rice the first method (absorption) since every brand changes a little so the measure does not work every single time. So after you wash the rice put it in the pan take a fork and when adding the water move the fork in the rice from the sides to the center all around. This way the rice absorbs a little bit of water The rice at the center has to stay just like 1 millimetre under the water. So you see it but does not come over the water. This works ALWAYS whatever brand you choose. For the rest follow the steps of the video. Cook for a little less than 15min because when you’ll put on the lid it will still cook a little bit. Hope my comment is clear.
Thanks for the quick tip on the basmati rice! Will definitely keep that in mind 😊
Thank you for all these GREAT RECIPES & TIPS!
Glad you like them! 😊
Thanks so much for the educational video today Lisa! It is so informative and I am sure we all benefit from knowing what types of rice are there.
Learning how to cook the perfect pot of rice is definitely a kitchen essential we all have to brush up on every now and then - especially when it comes to choosing certain types of rice for different types of meals!
Ive never seen the second method of cooking the rice 🧐 looks good might have to try it 🥰
It's a method I tend to use frequently as I can watch the rice as it cooks and see when it's done 😊
I’ll have to give it a try- and does this work with any type of rice?
The second method, boiling in abundant water, is the only one that i use and that makes sense to me.
The first method has too many variables that could cause the end result to be a disaster or just a poor result.
The variables are: the type of rice, how strong is the flame of the stove top, the pot size, shape and thickness of the bottom, how much you wash and hydrate the rice, the ambient temp and humidity... and more. All these variables could cause an incorrect absorption of the water and it could end up burnt on the bottom or soggy.
Meanwhile with the second method you ALWAYS get an OK result, maybe not great and fluffy like when you NAIL the first method exactly, but really, who cares, this type of rice is just a side that you use with the main dish (usually spicy) and doesnt need to be PERFECT.
Then you have the rice cooker which we could consider the optimal method, but personally i make this kind of rice like once a month (95% of the time when i eat rice i make risotto, but im also a Northern Italian and that's kind of our specialty), and i dont want anothtr big appliance taking up space in the kitchen, not to mention that the cheap rice cookers arent giving you a much better result than the second method, to really make a difference you need one of those fuzzy logic based rice cookers which are even bigger and expensive like the zojirushi and such.
greetings from greece! youre seriously so inspirational, such healthy diet! thanks
Thanks so much! I'm glad I can provide a bit of inspiration when it comes to healthy meals 😊
If you eat rice often e.g. on a daily basis, nothing beats a rice cooker for ease and accuracy. Nothing against traditional rice cooking. My mom used to do it when I was young !!!
Thank you so much Lisa. Always informative and very useful tips.
Glad this video was helpful Chris!
Oh yum, that horchata sounds amazing! By the way, I’m thinking... no one seems to make rice pudding anymore. You totally should, I would eat it up! 🤤
About the famous basmati rice - so delicate and aromatic - being a newbie and fearing I would never be able to match the level of perfection of others, I found that the basmati rice turns out wonderfully cooking it "pasta style". Just watch it and test it for each batch. I now cook the Uncle Ben's converted rice this way too most of the time - simple, and perfect mouth feel every time. Just boil in water same as pasta, watch it, test it, then drain the water and fluff and adorn and eat.
❤️ thank you for sharing! Great videos and soothing voice. Professional and to the point ❤️
This recipe was divine, thank you very much!!❤️😋
Your videos are my favorite! Thank you so much for your incredible recipes, tips, and overall content! xo Amber 💛
So glad to hear you're loving all my videos so far! Hope you learn a few new things about rice from this one and enjoy the new recipes at the end :)
Thank you beautiful, have a blessed day and be safe🙏
Hope you enjoyed the video Miya! Stay safe and healthy as well.
Tus recetas son muy saludables, me encantan! ❤️. Regards from 🇲🇽
We made your cilantro lime rice for the 2nd time tonight and we love it.
Congrats! on 1Million subscribers you so deserve it xx
Thank you so much Marie 😊
As always perfection 🍚❤️
Thank you so much! Hope you learn a few new things today about rice and enjoy the special recipes at the end!
Thank you dear Lisa for this great video 😊😘❤❤❤👍
My pleasure 😊Hope you learned a few new tips!
If your pot has pour spouts at the side and doesn’t seal fully a good tip is to cover it with foil. This helps keep in the steam which helps cook the rice for method 1 shown here.
I’d love to see some instapot recipe alterations!! Thanks for all you do Lisa!
Thanks for great tips! Definitely gotta try that horchata recipe 😍
That burrito bowl looks perfect!
Thanks so much! It's like a Chipotle copycat- but better 😊
Thank you for teaching us about rice.
I love white rice! And yes you are right! White rice is much lighter than brown but to lower the glycemic index, I cook it with coconut oil and I have to cool it down and put in the fridge 🤣 That’s the only way I can avoid it hahaha Been doing it for many years and also when I was in the Philippines, because we were so poor, we cook our rice in a stone or they call it clay pot omg the rice taste soooooo good! Since it’s hard to find one here, I went to a korean store to buy their stone pot where they cook their soup hahaha omg my rice taste soooo good!
Coconut oil is a great way to add a bit of flavor to rice! And yes - a stone pot gives such a delicious texture to the rice. I definitely need to invest in one next time :)
Thank you Lisa! 😊👌 You can ask Jo Koy too if you want to cook perfect rice 😂👍
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🤣Jo Koy is hilarious and definitely shows a great way of cooking!
Hi Lisa ! The second method is called creole rice , as it is the way rice is cooked in the Caribbean, at least Martinique and Guadeloupe. I've only known this way of cooking, until a friend of mine who's Vietnamese showed me the way to cook Thai rice perfect each time ! Say yes to beautifully scented, and soft rice
Thanks for sharing! There really are so many different ways to cook rice nowadays 😊
For the horchata, you have to soak the rice with warm water overnight before blending!!!😊 Im Mexican , I know 😊😊😊😊
I've always cooked rice like pasta because it's the method my grandma and my mom taught me and tbh it never fails! Rice keeps cooking after strained so I prefer to take it out of the water more like "al dente" consistency and then after strained, I immediately put it in a big baking pan so it cools faster. My favorite rice is with melted butter and cheese on top =)
The pasta method is also how I love to cook my rice as well 😊
Wonderful explanation 👏👌👍
Thank you for showing
I love the video and recipes because the recipes look delicious and the video in itself is interesting as well.
Thank you so much 😊I hope you enjoy both the cilantro lime rice as well as horchata recipe :)
I need to add more varieties to my meals
Hi i found the same ratio of water/rice sufficient for my basmati or jasmine rice. I add a pinch of salt and few drops of olive oil too. After bringing to boil then 25 - 30 minutes of undisturbed cooking on lowest heat with lid on is a must :)
Salt and olive oil will definitely give it a perfect amount of flavor to it. And great! That's always a solid way to cook rice, aside from the pasta method.
Hi Lisa! Thanks as always for your well thought out videos. I was wondering if you could do a video on washing, storing, and chopping herbs? I cook a lot and this is the one thing that I never know how to do best.
Thanks!!
Will definitely keep that in mind for a future video 😊
@@Downshiftology Thank you!!
Cilantro lime rice is so tasty! By the way, I also have all-clad stainless steel pots and have had them for years, simply the best. I know this a video is about rice, but I do want to mention I always make your mayo recipe from a couple years ago! I never bought mayo again. Do you have a recipe for homemade ketchup?
I love cilantro lime rice! It's perfect to pair back with the many Mexican inspired recipes I have on my site :) And I'm so glad you love the homemade mayonnaise! As for ketchup- I don't just yet. But could be a potential future recipe.
Love this recipe
Nice video, both methods are very helpful. I would say my family use method two at home.
Glad you enjoyed this video! And yes, both these methods are great to use 😊
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I’m going to be brave and try to cook some rice. Great lesson! 🤍
Wonderful! I'm confident you can do it. 👍
I loved this video, thank you!
yum! can't wait to make
Thanks for the tips Lisa! Gonna be awesome for a stir fry!
Hope these few tips help the next time you come across different types of rice - as well as how to create fluffy rice right on the stovetop!
I love your channel! Your presentations are always crisp and cleans As someone starting my own cooking channel I’m always inspired by good quality presentations. I love cooking rice too. You can see on my channel I like cooking famous dishes from some of my favorite cities that I’ve traveled too. I give a presentation on my experience then I cook a dish from that city. You can see in “What in the World is Jeremy Cooking” you can see me cook from Milan Italy and Moscow Russia and more episodes to come. Thank you and keep up the good work!
Hey Jeremy- Thanks so much for your kind words! I also love introducing dishes from around the world and making it simple enough for everyone to be able to cook up a delicious and easy meal. Hope you enjoy this video, along with the many tips I have in here!
I must say that I love every recipe you share. They are fantastic and delicious. I know because I’ve made a few of them.
I apologize if i sound rude but horchata isn’t only from Mexico.There’s other Latin-America countries that make this drink as well. There’s many variations. Another thing that I wanted to point out is that the word carnita doesn’t not mean pork. The word for pork is cerdo or puerco. The word carnitas is a diminutive of the word carne which means meat in general. Don’t have any clue why this word is use for pork meat
Hi Katia - Thanks for pointing that out! In my horchata recipe online, I do mention that Horchata is different in various countries including Spain 😊
Love the recipe
Great video. Thank you.
Glad you liked it!😊
My favorite food thanku mam..
It's look amazing
Very delicious mem.... You are best
I love how you're not all for brown rice and are inclusive to those who can't digest it properly
Thanks 🙏🏽 so much!
Loved it!!!
Glad you enjoyed this video Danny! Hope you learned a few new things about the different types of rice, as well as cooking the perfect pot of it.
Yall kurdish rice is the best and the way we cook it oh oh much more delicious. We usually add oil and sometimes onions and salt
Rice preparation is very easy.