Cooking rice sounds easy, but getting those perfect, fluffy grains without sticking, clumping, or undercooking can sometimes feel like a mystery. That’s where the 12-12 rule comes in—and it’s a total ...

Cooking rice may seem like a rudimentary skill, but rice can be a tricky dish to perfect. The general rule of thumb to properly cook your rice is to use a ratio of 2 parts water to 1 part rice, but ...

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 ...

Making a pot of perfectly fluffy rice is a deceptively simple task. There aren’t a lot of steps that stand between you and cooked rice, but the choices you make during this brief process can have a ...

Cooking rice on the stove seems simple. I mean, all you need is water, a pot, a fork, and a little heat, right? Rice is famously finicky, though, and even experienced cooks have botched a batch or two ...

Know your sticky rice from your jasmine rice. Valentin Lupu/Getty Images Rice is a staple around the world, prepared and enjoyed in so many ways. And there are almost as many different types of rice ...

A pot of rice is one of the most elemental, universal foods, and yet even the most competent home cooks can still struggle to get it right. Yes, I’m raising my hand. For as many cultures and dishes ...

For the longest time, simple long-grain white rice was my Achilles heel in the kitchen. No matter what I did, rice turned out gluey, water-logged, or even (for a fun change of pace) scorched on the ...

Aside from using Minute Instant Rice (which is pretty good quality and cooks up light and fluffy in only 5 minutes), here's a recipe for cooking perfect Louisiana long grain rice that will fluff ...

Take an easy, hands-off approach for making a great pot of rice Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Grace Elkus is a contributor to Buy Side and culinary expert. Updated January 3, 2025, 3:00 ...