Steamed Rice

Steaming is the simple, direct and efficient technique for cooking rice. I prefer to use Indian basmati rice. It is a superior, long-grain white rice, which is dry and fluffy when cooked. Don’t use pre-cooked or ‘easy-cook’ rice for fusion cookery, as they have insufficient flavour, lack texture and have a starchy taste.

The secret of preparing rice without it being sticky is to cook it first in an uncovered pan at a high heat, until most of the water has evaporated. Then the heat s