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Has ever happened to you that the rice doesn't turn out as expected? Although it seems like a simple task, it's very easy to make mistakes that ruin its flavor and texture. To always get it just right, avoid these mistakes and follow our tips.
Arroz Montsià needs to rest for a few minutes after cooking. This wait helps the grains to air out and separate better, preventing them from clumping together.
Arroz Montsià Tip: Let it rest covered with aluminum foil for 5 minutes before serving.
¡What is the best technique? At Arroz Montsià, we recommend starting with high heat until the water boils, then reducing to low heat for even and controlled cooking.
Bomba Rice: Ideal for paellas and soupy rice dishes, as it absorbs flavors well and maintains its texture.
Extra Rice: Perfect for traditional recipes like dry or oven-baked rice dishes.
Long-Grain Rice: Looser and lighter, recommended for salads or side dishes.
Brown Rice: High in fiber, with a longer cooking time, ideal for healthier dishes.
Arroz Montsià Tip: Before cooking, check our recipes on the Blog and choose the right rice to achieve the best result.
If you're using long-grain rice or sushi rice, rinsing helps remove excess starch, preventing it from becoming sticky during and after cooking.
In recipes like Delta paella, washing the rice can reduce its ability to absorb the broth and flavors.
In most cases, it's only necessary to stir at the beginning to evenly distribute the ingredients and then let it cook without too much movement.
By following these tips, we guarantee you'll achieve perfect rice in every dish.
¡Ready to put them into practice?
Don't serve it without letting it rest
¡Do you rush to serve the rice as soon as you turn off the heat? ¡Mistake!Arroz Montsià needs to rest for a few minutes after cooking. This wait helps the grains to air out and separate better, preventing them from clumping together.
Arroz Montsià Tip: Let it rest covered with aluminum foil for 5 minutes before serving.
Not calculating the cooking temperature correctly
Heat directly affects the texture of the rice. If you cook it over too high a heat, the water evaporates quickly, and the rice may become dry or even burn. On the other hand, if the heat is too low, the cooking will be uneven, and the grains may remain hard.¡What is the best technique? At Arroz Montsià, we recommend starting with high heat until the water boils, then reducing to low heat for even and controlled cooking.
Not using the right type of rice
Each variety of rice has a specific use, and choosing the wrong type can ruin your recipe.Bomba Rice: Ideal for paellas and soupy rice dishes, as it absorbs flavors well and maintains its texture.
Extra Rice: Perfect for traditional recipes like dry or oven-baked rice dishes.
Long-Grain Rice: Looser and lighter, recommended for salads or side dishes.
Brown Rice: High in fiber, with a longer cooking time, ideal for healthier dishes.
Arroz Montsià Tip: Before cooking, check our recipes on the Blog and choose the right rice to achieve the best result.
Not washing the rice when necessary
Not all types of rice need to be washed before cooking, but in some cases, it's essential for the best result.¡When should you wash it?
If you're using long-grain rice or sushi rice, rinsing helps remove excess starch, preventing it from becoming sticky during and after cooking.
¡When should you not wash it?
In recipes like Delta paella, washing the rice can reduce its ability to absorb the broth and flavors.
Stirring the rice too much
If you constantly stir the rice while it's cooking, you release starch and can make it turn sticky. Depending on what you're preparing, you may need to stir it frequently, such as in the case of Rice Pudding or Menjar Blanc.In most cases, it's only necessary to stir at the beginning to evenly distribute the ingredients and then let it cook without too much movement.
By following these tips, we guarantee you'll achieve perfect rice in every dish.
¡Ready to put them into practice?