
A historical side dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913).
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Pick over the rice, a cupful
Wash it thoroughly in two or three cold waters
then leave it about twenty minutes in cold water
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Put into a stewpan two quarts of water with a teaspoonful of salt in it
and when it boils, sprinkle in the rice
Boil it briskly for twenty minutes, keeping the pan covered
Take it from the fire, and drain off the water
Afterwards set the saucepan
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Soaking rice in cold water allows the grains to absorb moisture gradually, reducing cooking time and promoting even hydration throughout each grain. The large volume of boiling salted water (like pasta water) keeps grains in constant motion, preventing them from sticking together while the salt seasons the rice from within. Draining immediately after cooking stops the cooking process and prevents mushiness, while the residual steam continues to finish the rice perfectly.
This recipe is best prepared fresh. However, you can rinse and soak the rice up to 2 hours ahead, keeping it in its soaking water in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
Store leftover rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of water in the microwave (covered) for 1-2 minutes, or steam in a covered pan over low heat until warmed through. Rice can also be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
This recipe is best prepared fresh. However, you can rinse and soak the rice up to 2 hours ahead, keeping it in its soaking water in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
Store leftover rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of water in the microwave (covered) for 1-2 minutes, or steam in a covered pan over low heat until warmed through. Rice can also be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.