How to Cook Thai Red Rice
Thai red rice is a a type of whole-grain rice with red-colored bran on the exterior of its kernel. Called "kao gorng" in Thai, red rice has a chewy consistency and a nutty flavor. High in fiber, Thai red rice is a good source of calcium, iron and vitamin B1. It cooks in less time than brown rice, and pre-soaking helps soften the rice and lessen cooking times. You can easily prepare Thai red rice for curries, soups and other Thai dishes.
Things You'll Need
- Medium saucepan
- 1 cup Thai Red Rice
- 1 1/2 cup Water
- Colander
- Wooden spoon
Instructions
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Soak one cup of Thai red rice with two cups of water in a medium-sized saucepan for 30 minutes. The pre-soaking will allow for shorter cooking times.
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Drain the soaked rice into a colander. Add 1 1/2 cups of fresh water and the soaked rice into your medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until the water is boiling.
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Turn down the heat to simmer and cook for another 20 minutes or until the Thai red rice is done. Be sure to stir the rice a few times during cooking. It will have a chewy texture, unlike white rice.
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