How to Cook Rice by Adding Vinegar Water

Cooking rice with vinegar water can help prevent the rice from sticking together and give it a slightly tangy flavor. Here's a simple recipe for cooking rice using vinegar water:

Ingredients:

- 1 cup (180 grams) white rice

- 1 3/4 cups (420 ml) water

- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) white vinegar

- Salt, to taste (optional)

Instructions:

1. Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold running water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch and impurities.

2. In a medium saucepan or rice cooker, combine the rinsed rice, water, vinegar, and salt (if using). Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

3. Once the water comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly, and let the rice simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until all the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender.

4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the rice to steam further.

5. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.

Tips:

- Start with 1 tablespoon of vinegar for every 1 3/4 cups of water. You can adjust the amount of vinegar to suit your taste preference.

- You can use additional seasonings or herbs to enhance the flavor of the rice, such as chopped parsley, thyme, or bay leaves.

- Cooking rice with vinegar water is ideal for making dishes like sushi rice or vinegar-based rice salads where rice grain separation is preferred.