It might seem counterintuitive to say a rice cooker isn't your best bet for preparing the very food for which it's named. But ...

Even if you're not part of the majority of the world's population that eats rice daily, chances are high that you've eaten the staple ingredient in recent memory. And if you bothered to click on and ...

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Rice is a staple dish in many households and cultures around the globe. But we want to specifically highlight the satisfying versatility of rice pilaf. The thing to remember is that rice pilaf isn't ...

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Pilaf is a simple and delicious grain dish, traditionally composed of lightly toasted rice grains, which are simmered in an aromatic spice-infused stock. And while rice is frequently used in pilaf, it ...

Heat the pan. Set a wide pot or pan over medium heat and let it warm up empty. If you want a pure nutty flavor from your grains, leave the pan dry. If you want to add richness, add a little oil, ...

Toasting your grains in oil also lets you build flavor in one step—you’re blooming spices and aromatics at the same time you’re browning the grains. My mom and grandma toast their rice in oil, mixing ...