how come whenever i cook a lot of rice (2 or more cups) it always comes out mushy?

Question

am i over cooking it? it seems like its too hard when i test it initially so i let it go longer and then it gets mushy. how do i fix this?

Answer 1

You are using too much water. For 2 cups of rice, you should use 2 and a half cups of water, bring it to a boil and then cover and let it simmer for 20 minutes. Perfect rice

Answer 2

You are probably using too much water.
For reg long grain rice, use 1 1/2 c-2 cup of water per each cup of rice, 1 tsp of salt and a tsp or so of butter, if desired. Bring to boil then immediately cover and put on simmer for about 22 mins. Don't lift the lid until 22 mins has passed. When you peek, you should see little hole like dimples in the rice and no liquid. The rice should be tender and perfect. Lift the pan and look to the side to see if all the water has been absorbed. Cook until the water is gone. Done! Is this what you have been doing? It should be perfect every time if you follow this method.

Answer 3

It may be the pot you are cooking it in - meaning the depth. I use different size pots when I make different amounts. Use a large pot than you need.This is how I make my rice - boil the 2 cups or whatever of water - add the rice and keep it covered for about 15mins. When the water has boiled down - test it. Sprinkle some cold water on top, if it is sizzles or evaopates quickly take the lid off an cook for about 5 more mins. Don't let the rice boil over - this always makes mine mushy no matter how long i cook it. Good Luck

Answer 4

Rice is 1 part rice to 2 parts water, no matter how much you are cooking. In high altitudes however (over 500 ft. above sea level) cooking time is increased. Extra water at the beginning is necessary for increased cooking time. Try adding a 1/4 c more water and let rice cook 4-5 min. longer, then test. If rice is hard when you test and all the liquid is gone, it usually sticks to the bottom of the pan, any longer and it burns. Plus steam is escaping. It's best to keep the lid on until rice is suppossed to be done. Fluff w/fork when done and keep lid off. Ready to serve.

Answer 5

It would be better to just cook the rice on the stovetop. If wished, soak the rice first, before you cook it, as this will make it more tender. Drain rice in colander, and then scrape the rice into a clean pot with a lid. Add enough cold water to cover rice or a little more. If you're making one cup of rice, add one and one-half cups water. Add 1 tbsp butter to pot. Season with a little salt, if wished (a 1/2 tsp). Bring to boil over high heat. Cover pot with lid. Lower heat to simmer, and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the moisture is absorbed. The cooking time depends somewhat on your stove and the type of rice you're using. (Follow cooking time guide on rice package, if possible.) Don't remove lid while it's cooking, if possible. Turn off the heat, remove the lid, and let the rice sit for a minute or two. Then fluff the rice with a fork or wooden spoon. Serve and enjoy.

Answer 6

When I make rice I don't measure the water. I also rinse the rice once first.
Add the water till it comes to about a inch and a half from the top of the rice in the pot. Also it is not good to keep opening the cover and cook it slow.
Hope this helped.

Answer 7

here is the scoop,
use long grain rice, use the 2-1 ratio 1 cup of rice to 2 cups of water,(I use just a little less than 2 cups) put in 1 Tbs of butter, put on the lid an let it alone for 20 min on low heat.and most important DON'T TAKE OFF THE LID UNTILL THE 20 MINUTES IS UP! hope this helped.

Answer 8

Try using minute rice or instant rice. After you take it off the heat, lay a kitchen towel over the pot and replace the lid. The towel will absorb most of the moisture that you've been leaving in the rice. don't add quite as much water as you do rice.

Answer 9

How big is your pan and how much water do you put in it? I always use a big pan with plenty of water so they don't cook together. Try a rice cooker. They keep it lovely and warm without going mushy too.

Answer 10

The right amount of water from the beginning . It comes with experience . The rice should be the fifth of the height of the water in whatever size pot .
It comes with experience .
Also there are special risotto machines on sale for home use , that control the exact correct ratio of water needed .