Perfect Pot-Cooked Rice: A Simple Rice Cooker Recipe
Perfect Pot-Cooked Rice: A Simple Rice Cooker Recipe
How to Make Basic Pot Rice with a Cast Iron Pot – Super Easy!
I’ll show you how to make delicious pot-cooked rice using a cast iron pot, which is very popular these days. This is a basic rice recipe using just rice, without any extra ingredients, perfect for a simple and flavorful meal.
Ingredients- 1 cup Rice
- 1 cup Water
- 3 pieces Dried Kelp (Kombu)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s start by preparing the ingredients for the rice. For a single serving, we’ll use 1 cup of rice, 1 cup of water, and 3 pieces of dried kelp for added flavor.
Step 2
When washing the rice, it’s best to rinse it in pre-filled water. If you’re using new-season rice (haep-ssal), washing it too much can affect the taste. So, gently rub the rice grains together and wash them about two to three times, being careful not to break them.
Step 3
A crucial step for making perfect pot-cooked rice is soaking the rice. If the rice isn’t soaked enough, the grains might turn out hard even if you cook it for the right amount of time. Instead of soaking the rice submerged in water, place it on a sieve or colander to allow for better air circulation while it soaks. Let it soak for about 10 minutes.
Step 4
Next, prepare the kelp broth that will be used as cooking water. While rice cooked with plain water is delicious, using kelp broth will add an extra depth of flavor. You don’t need to boil the kelp; simply rinse the dried kelp under running water and let it sit in the water for a while. This will create a flavorful kelp broth.
Step 5
As an optional ingredient, prepare some green onions. Finely chopped green onions sprinkled on top of the rice add a wonderful aroma that enhances the overall flavor of the pot rice. While not essential, adding them makes the dish even more enjoyable.
Step 6
Now, transfer the soaked rice into the pot. You can see how the rice grains have plumped up after soaking, right? The soaking time can be a minimum of 10 minutes, up to 30 minutes, so feel free to adjust it based on your needs.
Step 7
Pour the prepared kelp broth into the pot with the rice. Add the broth directly, and if needed, add an extra tablespoon of water to ensure the correct rice-to-water ratio.
Step 8
Now, close the lid and place the pot on the stove over medium heat. Keep the heat at medium for about 5 minutes after placing the pot on the stove. After about 5 minutes, you’ll hear the rice gently bubbling and steam starting to escape. At this point, reduce the heat to low and let it cook for another 10 minutes. Finally, turn off the heat and let it steam for about 5 minutes to complete the pot-cooked rice process.
Step 9
Look how beautifully the rice turned out! After the rice is cooked, carefully remove the kelp pieces and sprinkle the chopped green onions over the rice.
Step 10
The rice cooked this way won’t have any fishy smell from the kelp, and the grains will be wonderfully chewy and fluffy. You’ll truly experience the charm of perfectly cooked pot rice.
