Parboiled Rice Recipes

4 WAYS TO COOK PARBOILED RICE - WIKIHOW

Steps:

• Soak the rice for 30 minutes to reduce cooking time and boost flavor. If you'd like, pour enough warm water over your rice to cover it 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm). Soak the rice for 20 to 30 minutes, then pour the rice through a fine sieve to drain the water. Soaking is optional, but it will reduce your cooking time by about 20 percent. Shorter cooking time will result in more flavorful rice.
• Bring 2 parts water and a pinch of salt to a boil. Use a ratio of 2 parts water to 1 part rice. If, for instance, you're cooking 1 cup (240 mL) of rice, use 2 cups (470 mL) of water. Pour the water into a medium pot, add a pinch of salt, then bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. If you want to make 4 servings, use 1 cup (240 mL) of rice and 2 cups (470 mL) of water. Divide those measurements in half to make 2 servings or multiply them by 2 to make 8 servings. Just stick to the 2 parts water to 1 part rice ratio.
• Add 1 part parboiled rice. When the water comes to a boil, add your rice to the pot. Give it a quick stir so the rice is evenly distributed. If you soaked the rice, remember to drain it through a fine sieve before adding it to the boiling water. Add soaked rice slowly to the boiling water to avoid splashing. It will have absorbed some of the water, so it'll be a little heavier than rice that hasn't been soaked.
• Cover and simmer American-style converted rice for 15 to 25 minutes. Give the rice a stir, reduce the heat to medium-low, then cover the pot. If you have unsoaked converted rice, it'll only need to cook for 20 to 25 minutes. If you soaked the rice, cook it for 15 to 20 minutes. American-style converted rice is precooked, so its cooking time is shorter.
• Cook South Indian-style parboiled rice for up to 45 minutes. Stir the rice, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cover the pot. While American-style converted rice is precooked, other parboiled varieties actually need to be cooked longer than regular white rice. These varieties need to be cooked for around 45 minutes. If you soaked the rice, check it after about 35 minutes. If you're not sure which product you have, check its cooking instructions.
• Turn off the heat, then fluff the rice with a fork. When the rice is done, turn off the heat and let it stand for 5 minutes. Remove the lid, gently mix the rice with a fork, then serve it immediately.

PARBOILED RICE

Steps:

• Bring 3 to 4 quarts water to a boil in a pasta pot.
• Boil Indian parboiled rice, uncovered, until tender, about 45 minutes (converted or long-grain rice will take about 18 minutes). Drain well in a sieve and serve hot.

PARBOILED BROWN RICE

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring to a boil 2 to 3 cups of water and the salt. Add rice and boil for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain. Refrigerate if it will be more than a couple of hours before you use it.

IRANIAN PARBOILED RICE

Steps:

• Scoop out as many cups of rice as needed for your recipe in a bowl.
• Wash rice several times under water until the water runs clear.
• Soak the rice with salt water over night, or at least one hour.
• Drain your rice.
• Bring fresh water to a boil in a pot. Add salt and rice. Keep an eye on it. As soon as the water start to boil, it will take 10 minutes for the rice to cook.
• Lower the heat to low once your water starts boiling and cook for those 10 minutes. While cooking, gently scoop the rice from the bottom of the pot and bring to the surface and release. Do this several times. (This is NOT stirring).
• Place a colander with small holes in the sink. Drain rice in colander.
• Your rice should be soft and cooked, but not mushy.
• Rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
• Proceed with your recipe.