Desperately seeking solution to mushy sticky rice in Jambalaya, Paella, Peas and Rice

Try a converted rice, problem solved.

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added about 1 year ago

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No! Stop rinsing your rice. Never ever do that. For paella (especially) and jambalaya do not stir while the dish is cooking. Jambalaya should require a long grain rice and paella a short grain (bomba) rice. The type of rice really matters.

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Thanks for the advice, I'll definitely try not rinsing. I agree that the type of rice matters (especially for Paella), I'm the only one I know with over 18 kinds of rice in my pantry.

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Panfusine added about 1 year ago

try toasting the rice lightly before cooking it.

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a Whole Foods Market Customer added about 1 year ago

Don't rinse your rice. Be sure to cover the pot and don't peek, and definitely don't stir it. Just don't! I learned this one the hard way...make sure you r flame is low and the liquid is the correct amount and you will be ok. You can check rice that is cooking by itself in the pot at 20 minutes and then add a little liquid or cook a little longer as necessary. and most important of all, no peeking and no stirring.

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