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Scientific studies on rice cooking and texture

Overview

Scientific research and expert analysis have provided insights into the physics and culinary techniques involved in rice preparation.

Prof. Dr. Eng. Mikrajuddin Abdullah from the Bandung Institute of Technology explained that stirring rice immediately after cooking is beneficial because it allows trapped water droplets to escape through evaporation and diffusion. This process prevents moisture from causing the rice to spoil quickly.

Further research into rice texture indicates that the number of times rice is washed does not significantly impact its final stickiness or hardness; instead, texture is primarily determined by the rice variety and its amylopectin content. To manage overcooked or soft rice, techniques such as spreading it on a wide surface to release steam, sautéing it, or cooling it in a refrigerator before stir-frying can help firm the grains.

Entities

Mikrajuddin Abdullah · Institut Teknologi Bandung

Timeline

  1. 19 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Rice cooking: Science and techniques for texture

    Scientific studies suggest rice washing does not significantly change texture, while culinary tips offer ways to recover overcooked rice by evaporating moisture or repurposing it for compact dishes.

  2. 26 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Scientific reason to stir rice immediately after cooking

    Physics expert Mikrajuddin Abdullah explains that stirring rice immediately after cooking prevents spoilage by allowing trapped water and excess steam to evaporate more efficiently.

Sources

derf.com.ar · dream.co.id · mayacomunicacion.com.mx · medcom.id