Kapanlagi.com - Being a boarding house resident requires being smart in managing many things. Including expenses. One way to save on food expenses is by cooking yourself. However, this is often a challenge because of limited space and cooking equipment.
But, who says that delicious restaurant-style dishes can only be made with complicated cooking equipment? Apparently, serving Hainan rice as delicious as in a restaurant can also be done with just a rice cooker! Boarding house residents must know this trick!
Choose Long-Grain Rice and Process It Properly
Hainan rice is known for its unique character, which is a rice texture that is not too sticky but also not too loose. In addition, the rice must be able to absorb the seasonings well so that it does not taste bland and the aroma can come out maximally.
So, it is important to choose the right rice so that the resulting dish can be delicious. It is recommended to choose rice with long grains or long grain because it can produce a good texture when cooked using a rice cooker.
Well, proper rice processing is also important so that the Hainan rice tastes even more delicious. After being washed clean, the rice should be soaked in clean water for about 30 minutes. This one trick is very important to create the right texture for Hainan rice, not too sticky but also not too dry.
Prepare the Required Seasonings
In addition to paying attention to the rice used, the seasonings are also the key to delicious and tasty dishes. So, it's important to prepare the required seasonings based on the Hainan rice recipe that you will make. Follow the steps correctly to get the best results. While waiting for the rice to cook in the rice cooker, prepare the seasonings by sautéing garlic and sesame oil in a pan until fragrant.
Add the chicken, stir until it changes color. Add soy sauce and add flavor enhancer to make the dish even more delicious. One recommendation you can try is Sasa Penyedap Rasa.
Sasa Penyedap Rasa is made from natural sugarcane drops through fermentation process that naturally produces glutamate protein. Processed hygienically to produce quality MSG products.
If the rice is almost cooked, add the chicken mixture into the rice cooker. Stir well and cook until done. Voila, you can serve hainan rice that is as delicious as restaurant dishes!
Cooking Tips with Rice Cooker
To make the most delicious dishes with a rice cooker, there are several things to consider. For example, avoid opening the rice cooker lid too often as it can affect the temperature and cooking time. In addition, give a pause of about 10-15 minutes before opening to ensure that the hainan rice and chicken are perfectly cooked.
Serve your homemade hainan rice on a plate, add fried onions and cucumber slices to enhance the enjoyment of the dish. Happy cooking!
(kly/wri)
Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.