Perfect Rice: Cooking Methods, Metabolism & Health Facts

How is rice metabolized in the body and which variety is best for diabetics? Learn how to cook perfect rice without a lid, the health benefits of jasmine and Venere rice, and innovative uses for your rice cooker like steaming vegetables.

Close-up of a bowl of rice

Bread & Rice for Diarrhea

The B.R.A.T. diet – bananas, rice, apples, toast – has been used for decades to treat diarrhea in children. While it is no longer recommended by pediatricians, it can be useful for adults with a mild case of gastroenteritis.

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Fried rice

How to Dry Rice

Homemade fried rice rarely achieves the taste and texture of restaurant fried rice for a very simple reason. Many home cooks don’t know the secret behind traditional fried rice: using dried cooked rice.

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typical italian food: sicilian food called "arancini"

How to Reheat a Rice Ball

Arancini, or fried rice balls, are small, round balls of cheese coated with cooked rice and then deep-fried. Ricotta cheese is sometimes used for the filling, as are parmesan and reggiano. One form of arancini places meat in the center of the cheese filling.

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