Discover how to make perfect rice, whether it's white, red, or however you like, but fluffy, delicious, and without mashing it. You have probably heard that if you know how to prepare tasty rice, you can prepare anything. The reason why it is considered a bit difficult to prepare rice is that you need to take into account some basic aspects for it to turn out perfect, such as the amount of water, the intensity of the heat at which you cook it, the type of rice, and even the type of recipe you are going to prepare.

These tips on how to make perfect rice will serve as a foundation for making good Mexican rice, whether white, red, green, or whatever, by following these steps and some recipes, you will see that you will no longer have battles with the rice.

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5 tips to make perfect rice

It doesn't matter if you have never cooked Mexican rice, white or green rice, because at Kiwilimón we give you the step-by-step recipe and the best cooking tips to prepare delicious, fluffy rice cooked to perfection.

1. Wash the rice
Washing the rice allows you to eliminate impurities or the loose starch that makes the rice stickier. So you cannot skip this step. Wash the rice until the water runs clear.

2. Measure the water
For each cup of long rice, you will need to use 1 1/2 cups of water. It is important to measure the water well because if you use too much, it can become sticky or mushy.

3. Watch the heat intensity
Once you bring the rice to a boil with the water, heat it over medium heat. After that, lower the temperature a bit to medium-low and cover the pot, allowing the steam to escape and not get trapped inside.

4. Lower the temperature
After a few minutes, check your pot, and when you notice that your rice has formed some spaces or holes, cover the pot completely and lower the heat as much as you can.

5. Finish cooking
Let it cook for another 15 minutes with the pot covered. Turn off the heat and fluff the rice with a fork. Serve hot.

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Kiwilimón Tips

In addition to following the previous steps to the letter, don't forget to put these tips into practice, as they will make you an expert when it comes to making rice.

• Do not stir the rice while it is cooking.
• Before cooking the rice, you can fry the rice, but it is not the healthiest option.
• Each stove has a different heat intensity, so these times are approximate; check the rice to ensure the water doesn't evaporate completely, causing it to burn.
• On the contrary, if the rice is already cooked but still has a lot of water, you can dry the water by putting it in the oven.

Now you know how to make perfect rice, so get cooking with some incredible rice recipes we have for you.

Rice Recipes
Now that you know our best-kept secrets for preparing rice, put them into practice to make all these recipes with the Kiwilimón seal. Enjoy your meal!




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