"Anthony Ewell" > wrote in message
...
> Hi All,
>
> I have half a case of Brown Basmati rice, which
> I think is the best tasting of all the rices. I
> do not want to waste the rest of the case!
>
> Problem: I do not like rice (disgusting
> little, miniature health pellets). Or, rather, I
> do not like the way I season my rice.
>
> I am hoping the problem is me. Does anyone have
> a suggestions as the their favorite way to
> season rice? I am at high altitude, so I will
> have to pressure cook the rice -- I have noticed
> that certain seasonings taste weird after being
> pressure cooked (Emeril's Essence).
>
> And, any suggestions as to water. I have noticed
> that a 2:1 water/rice ratio seems to absorb all the
> water. But, is this desirable? Is it better to
> pour out some water, like one does with pasta? Or,
> to add less water? (I hate sticky, tacky rice. If
> I had wanted oat meal, I would have cooked oat meal!)


Rice gets sticky because of excess water. I think brown basmati already has
a nice nutty taste but you can cook it with stock to get extra flavor.


>
> Many thanks,
> --Tony
>
>
>
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