1. Causes of undercooked, burnt or mushy rice:
Lack of water: When cooking rice with not enough water, the rice grains will not cook evenly, resulting in undercooked or hard rice.
Too much water: On the contrary, adding too much water will make the rice mushy.
Inappropriate temperature: Using a broken rice cooker or one that does not have enough heat can result in unevenly cooked or burnt rice.
2. Tips for fixing undercooked or hard rice:
Add water and cook again:
Use chopsticks to fluff the rice and add a sufficient amount of warm water.
Cover the lid and continue cooking until the rice is cooked evenly.
Use white wine:
Sprinkle a little white wine over the rice in the ratio of 1 tablespoon of wine to 2 cups of rice.
Cover the lid and cook over low heat until the wine evaporates; the rice will be cooked and no longer smell like wine.
3. Tips for fixing mushy rice:
Use bread:
Place a few slices of bread on the surface of the rice in the pot.
Cover and leave for a few minutes; the bread will absorb moisture, making the rice less soggy.
Open the pot lid:
After the rice is cooked, open the pot lid to let the steam escape, reducing moisture in the rice.
4. Tips to fix burnt rice:
Use bread crust:
Place a piece of bread crust on the surface of the rice.
Cover and leave for 5 minutes; the bread crust will absorb the burnt smell.
Use green onions:
Place a few pieces of green onion into the rice.
Cover and wait 5-7 minutes; green onions will help remove the burnt smell effectively.
