Can I add water to cook undercooked rice

Rice undercooked can be boiled with water, but the heat and time need to be adjusted according to the specific situation. Jiasheng rice is usually caused by insufficient water or uneven heat, and attention should be paid to the impact of secondary heating on the taste when remedying.

If the rice grains are too hard overall but have been heated evenly when undercooked, you can add a small amount of warm water and cover the pot, then continue to simmer over low heat. Add water slowly along the edge of the pot to avoid directly scattering the rice grains. The appropriate amount of water should be just enough to submerge the surface of the rice, as too much can cause the rice to become too soft. During the stewing process, it is necessary to keep the lid tightly sealed and use steam to allow water to penetrate. It can be flipped once in the middle to ensure even heating. Usually, boiling for another 5-8 minutes can improve the undercooked state. If the undercooked rice only appears locally and the grains have partially matured, adding water directly may cause the cooked rice to become excessively soft and rotten. At this point, it is recommended to scoop out the undercooked portion separately, add a small amount of water, and heat it in the microwave over high heat for 2 minutes, or transfer it to a steamer and steam it for 10 minutes. This method can reduce the damage to the texture of cooked rice. It should be noted that secondary heating will increase the loss of water-soluble nutrients such as vitamin B1 in rice. After remediation, it is recommended to pair the rice with vegetables rich in vitamin C.

It is recommended to use an electric rice cooker for daily cooking and strictly add water according to the water level line. When cooking with traditional open flames, the amount of water should exceed about 1 centimeter above the rice surface. Soaking the rice for 20 minutes after washing can improve the water absorption rate of the rice grains, and stirring appropriately before turning to low heat after boiling can prevent local undercooking. If the phenomenon of undercooked rice occurs repeatedly, it is necessary to check whether the rice has been stored for too long or whether the heat conduction of the cooking utensils is uniform. The amount of water should be increased appropriately when aging the rice. The remedial half cooked rice should not be reheated and can be processed into Congee or Fried Rice.