I only cook rice on a stovetop and that's how I grew up cooking it too. I don't have a big secret. Rice, water, salt, simmer and it's done.

Anonymous wrote:Huh? Boil water. Put in butter or salt if you like. Put rice in for 30 minutes. Cover on low, confirm still boiling. Check if needs longer. I’m a terrible cook this is so easy.

I disagree. I cook it a lot so it is easy for me. If someone does not cook it very often it can turn out too mushy or underdone.

not ashamed to admit i’m good at stovetop rice because this is the literal ONE skill i set out to master during these covid times!!!!

Anonymous wrote:Our rice cooker broke, so I had to learn how to do stovetop again. Cannot get the consistency right in instantpot, have burned or undercooked every attempt.

I do think type of rice can matter. I never have issues with mahatma rice. I cook acording to the directions on the back.

Yes. I always add a bit of extra water.

Our rice cooker broke, so I had to learn how to do stovetop again. Cannot get the consistency right in instantpot, have burned or undercooked every attempt.

Generally, yes. Every once in a while it goes sideways, though. I’ve never used a different method for cooking it.

Huh? Boil water. Put in butter or salt if you like. Put rice in for 30 minutes. Cover on low, confirm still boiling. Check if needs longer. I’m a terrible cook this is so easy.

I don't have many appliances in the kitchen but the rice cooker is an essential.

Nope. Rice cooker FTW.

I use the microwave.

Rice cooker is your friend.

No. I used to be good at it but then I got a rice maker and now I can’t do stovetop.

No, I use a rice cooker. Fool proof and doesn’t need babysitting. Rice cooker can also cook quinoa, lentils, and other grains.

I feel like I just can’t master this despite being a good home cook over all. I use the steamer instead. Wondering how many people are good at this basic skill (rice is completely done, but not burned or dry).