I add a decent dose of freshly cracked salt and pepper to my rice before serving – just make sure you taste your rice as you season. Salt and pepper to taste: if your Pineapple Rice tastes like it’s missing something – it is probably salt.Use a fork to fluff the rice: instead of a spoon or a spatula because the tines help separate the rice grains whereas a spoon can mash or break the grains.Let it steam: don’t shortcut the 10-minute steaming process as it gives the rice time to finish cooking and firm up which in turn, makes it fluffier.When you remove the lid after 10 minutes, you can let the rice sit an additional 5-10 minutes to dry out. If rice is still wet: don’t worry, it will continue to absorb the 10 minutes while it is steaming. If liquid evaporates before rice is done: then add just a little liquid, keeping in mind that the rice will continue to steam for 10 minutes once it’s removed from heat, so it doesn’t need to be 100% cooked once liquid is gone.Use a nonstick pan. It is essential your pan is nonstick because the rice will soak up all the liquid, evaporating the protective barrier between the rice and the pan.To eliminate the mushy problem, it is crucial to remove the extra starch from the rice by rinsing it with cool water in a fine mesh sieve until the water runs clear – don’t shortcut this process! Rinse and drain rice thoroughly: rice contains a lot of starch, which will cause the rice to stick together and can even make it mushy once cooked.
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