HOW TO COOK RED RICE

Method 1: Cooking Red Rice in a Clay / Earthen Pot

Red rice – 1 cup

Water – 3 cups

• Wash the red rice thoroughly and drain the water.

• Soak the rice in water for 1 hour.

• Drain the water completely after soaking.

• Transfer the soaked rice to a clay/earthen pot.

• Heat 3 cups of water separately in a steel vessel.

• When the water is about to boil, carefully pour the hot water into the clay pot containing the rice.

• Cook on low flame until all the water evaporates.

• While cooking, foam will form on the surface, remove and discard it using a spoon.

• Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 2–5 minutes.

• Turn off the stove and let the rice rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Method 2: Cooking Red Rice in a Pressure Cooker

Red rice – 1 cup

Water – 2½ cups

• Wash the red rice thoroughly and drain the water.

• Soak the rice in fresh water for 1 hour.

• After soaking, drain the water completely.

• Add the soaked rice and 2½ cups of water to a pressure cooker.

• Pressure cook on medium-high flame for 5 whistles.

• Lower the flame and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.

• Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally.

• Open the lid and serve hot.

Small Details That Make a Big Difference:

• Red rice tastes best when cooked slowly on low heat.

• Cooking on low flame allows the grains to cook evenly and enhances flavour.

• Clay/earthen pots may crack on a gas stove if cooked on high flame.

• Clay pots do not crack on a wood-fired stove, even with high flame.

• Adjust the water proportionate according to individual preferences.