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Boiling rice like pasta—then draining it—is a long-used cooking technique, especially for dishes that require precise control over texture. To understand what this method actually changes, I cooked ...

Even when cooked fully, the texture differences were clear. Once drained, the pasta-method grains separated cleanly and ...

I come from a Latin American family, and grew up eating rice almost daily. And while I don't eat it quite that often any longer, it's still a staple in my household. These days I cook nearly all of my ...

Arguably the best part of cooking rice this way is that it works for all varieties. Instead of worrying about how much extra ...

Perfect rice isn’t just about pressing a button — it’s about knowing your grains, your water ratios, and your cooking method. From the pasta method to precise steaming, small changes can make a big ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...