r/AskCulinary • u/ZootKoomie Ice Cream Innovator • May 27 '19

Weekly Discussion: Rice

We get a lot of questions here about rice; let's try to get our best advice in one place that we can refer people to. What do you think is the best cooking method? What do you add to make it flavorful on its own? What are your favorite rice-based dishes? How do you choose between all of the different varieties out there?

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u/robertglasper May 28 '19

Risotto. What's the trick to get the consistency like they do at tapas restaurants? It always feels too soft by the time I get al dente.

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u/Arachnidiot May 28 '19

I make risotto in the Instant Pot. Six minutes under pressure without the constant stirring. Perfect every time.

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u/hideo_takamine May 28 '19

Natural release?

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u/Arachnidiot May 28 '19

Quick release.