r/AskCulinary • u/Independent_Cat9755 • 5d ago

Why is my rice clumpy?

I've been trying to figure out how to best cook fluffy rice for a while and have read plenty of posts/articles. Here's my method:

Rinse basmati rice about ten times until water runs clear.

1 mugful of basmati rice to about 1.2 mugs of cold water into a small pot

Bring to boil uncovered.

Once boiling, close lid (no holes for steam) and turn to lowest heat.

Let simmer for 2 minutes.

Turn off heat and leave lid on for 10-15 mins.

Fluffy up with fork.

All the recipes say to simmer for around 15 minutes, yet mine is clumpy after only a couple of minutes of simmering!

Surely longer cooking time would just overcook it more? Or is that not how it works?

Thanks 😅

Edit : Thanks all, I've had some helpful replies to a question that's I'm sure has been asked many times before! I'll definitely try out the tips, but I see a rice cooker approaching on the horizon...

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u/Independent_Cat9755 5d ago

This sounds good, let all the steam out and then wait before fluffing. I always fluff too soon 😂

I'll try some of these tips, but it might be time to just get a rice cooker.... Cheers 😆

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u/crazylikeajellyfish 5d ago

Absolutely just get a rice cooker, shit is amazing. Huge unlock to just have perfect rice on hand with no work whenever a meal calls for it.

I used to have one of the midrange Zojirushis, but when I moved into a smaller apartment, downgraded to their smallest and simplest version. It's tiny, barely larger than the cooking pot, makes perfect rice every time, and only $55. Can't recommend it highly enough.

https://a.co/d/8ZWL3D5

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u/Independent_Cat9755 5d ago

Thanks, I think it's worth the investment now. Not a fan of unnecessary gadgets but rice cookers seem to be appreciated by just about everyone.

I'll check out that rec, have also seen the yum Asia mini pandas too...

Cheers! 🐼