How to Cook Perfect Rice without a Rice Cooker

After several requests, it's time to go back to the basics and talk about how to cook the perfect rice without a rice cooker. There are some tips and tricks to know, but once you know them, you'll cook perfect rice every time and in a snap!

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Pailin “Pai” Chongchitnant is the author of the Hot Thai Kitchen cookbook, co-host of a Canadian TV series One World Kitchen on Gusto TV, and creator and host of the YouTube channel Pailin's Kitchen.

Pai was born and raised in southern Thailand where she spent much of her "playtime" in the kitchen. She traveled to Canada to study Nutritional Sciences at the University of British Columbia, and was later trained as a chef at Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in San Francisco.

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[cgbailey]

I know this video is 5 years old but I made nearly perfect fried rice tonight because of it. So thank you!

[lindsaycall]

Growing up living on Guam for 5 years we ate rice for almost every meal and we got good at making it. Rinsing makes such a huge difference in flavour.

[embalmed]

You've convinced me to get a rice cooker

[mjz]

The way I learned to do it is a hybrid of your recommendations. Use 1 part rice to 1 1/2 parts liquid. Bring water to roaring boil first, then add the rice, cover, and immediately reduce the heat to lowest setting leave alone for 15 minutes, then check a few grains to see if soft to liking, and check if water is remaining. If there is, cook for 5 mins longer, if rice was soft, without a cover, if it wasn’t soft enough yet, with a cover. Check again and repeat for up to 5 more minutes if needed. When done, fluff and cover to keep warm until ready to serve. I use this for all types of rice, including jasmine, and works well when cooking larger quantities but for smaller quantities, 2-4 servings, I’ve had to reduce the water slightly except for brown or wild rice.

[meloniejen]

Everyone: just trying to cook some rice real quick

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[Bevalderon]

Thank you for finally explaining this. I grew up in Thailand but we always used a rice cooker. I always impressed my friends with Thai recipes I grew up with but whenever I'm caught without a rice cooker it was a rice disaster!

[tomadalove]

Thank You for not adding music...it is appreciated.

[maybethistimenow]

I think it's worth mentioning that the lid of the saucepan must be kept in place (ideally with a glass see-thru top) and one should resist lifting the lid until it's just about done (no observed movement).

[mosshark]

You have a 200watt smile, woman.

thanks for this, rice came out perfect!

[lavenderhoney]

First time cooking rice and it came out so perfect!!! Will be using this method for the rest of my life thank you!

[OhWaker]

4:02 "In the beginning..." I thought you were going into a story about the creation of the world while you were cooking. Damn, that would have been epic.

[wibu]

This is how you cook rice! Dang it I was too pissed after seeing the lad from BBC make rice

[morelikeloser]

My mom buys jasmine rice and I didn’t even know haha

So I do agree it’s the best rice
(Btw we are Hispanic and Japanese)

[eeedee]

Really great video!!! Thank you!! I have been cooking rice for years, and always get great results, but it is really interesting to see chefs cook the basics and check their method, as it reflects on their other dishes. I am now going to check out yor other recipes, as this was so thorough and explained everything! You are the tops for Thai cookery! Again, Thank you!

[ayseince]

This is by far the best rice cooking video ever. You've explained everything thoroughly. Thank you. Btw, jasmine rice is also my favorite type plus I'm going to make fried rice soon. Thanks a lot..😄

[efidkmp]

Cooking rice is truly a science. Loved this video! I've always believed that if you can cook perfect rice in a pot, then you are already an amazing cook!

[albertchehade]

My wife is Thai, and her family have a rice farm North East Thailand (Ratanabury), she cooks this rice straight after just one hand wash, and it comes out sticky, just the way she likes it.
I cook my rice just the way you do, but I am 'not allowed' to cook it that way in front of her, or for her:))
Geez! She is a bossy Thai, for sure, but I love her:)

[donya]

The best instructions I have ever received about cooking rice.

[willardita]

Excellent presentation! You did answer every possible question. Bravo