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How To: Prepare an Indian style rice salad with the NY Times

You can make a rice salad out of almost anything. In this cooking how to video tutorial Mark Bittman, from the New York Times, makes a rice salad with Indian ingredients and spices. You could grab some carrots, bell peppers, parsley and a vinaigrette to toss with leftover rice. Watch and see how Mr. Bittman prepares his version on an Indian style rice salad.

How To: Make sushi rice like a pro

No matter what type of sushi you like, every sushi has that sticky rice. In this video, Chef Le Miu shows you how to make sushi rice, starting with washing Japanese rice (not America rice) to adding sushi vinegar. This video is a must for anyone who wants to cook their own sushi.

How To: Cook Chinese beef fried rice with Kai

Beef fried rice is easy to make. Just remember to use cooked rice that had been cool for at least 4-5 hours. My favorite dark soy is mushroom flavor dark soy sauce. You will need rice, beef, corn, peas, carrots, salt, sugar, garlic powder, and cooking oil. Watch this video cooking tutorial and learn how to prepare Chinese beef fried rice with Thai chef Kai.

How To: Make yogurt rice

Yogurt rice (also called curd rice) is an all time favorite comfort food and a wonderfully soothing end to a spicy Indian meal. See how to make yogurt rice and get rid of all those rice leftovers in the fridge!

How To: 4 Easy Tweaks for Tastier Grains & Pasta

Cooking rice, pasta, and other grains in water is so boring. There is a much better way to guarantee they will have your mouth chewing something seriously tasty: cook them in something that isn't water. Alternative liquids such as stock, milk, juice, or even tea will give bland dishes a fresh new flavor boost. If you're not sure how your dishes might taste, never fear: we tested them out. Before getting started, be sure to read this article first so that you know why it's important to rinse y...

How To: Make special and tasty homemade puffed rice in a wok

Sure, you can buy Rice Krispies or something similar - but making your own puffed rice at home is not too difficult, and is much healthier! This techinque works with any starch. Fully cook your rice, and then dry it out (it usually needs about 24 hours to dry completely). Then take an oil with a high smoke point (such as canola oil) and heat it in a wok. Pour your rice into a strainer, and then submerge in the oil for a few seconds.

How To: Make crispy chicken thighs in a cherry-pear sauce

In this tutorial, we learn how to make crispy chicken thighs in a cherry-pear sauce. To make this, you will need: 8 chicken thighs, 1 1/4 c dried Bing cherries, 1 1/4 c chopped Bosc pears, 4 diced leeks, 2 c Marsala wine, and 1 c cream. First, you will bring the leeks, cherries, pears, and wine to a boil. After this, remove from the heat and then cover, allowing them to plump. After this, fry the seasoned chicken in oil, skin side down, on high heat until golden brown. From here, fry the leek...

How To: Cook Japanese rice

Japanese food is very popular. To cook Japanese rice you must go to a Japanese speciality store and purchase special Japanese rice, special vinegar and sugar. An interesting fact I learned from the video is that the vinegar makes the rice stick together.

How To: Make bo kho (vietnamese beef stew)

Titlibo Nihaan shows us how to make Bo Kho(Vietnamese Beef Stew,in this video. The ingredients for this are,500 grams of beef,3 chopped shallots,1 small onion, thinly sliced,soy sauce,nuoc mam sauce,a bunch of fresh basil,2 red chillies,3 cloves of garlic,1 tablespoon lemon grass,1 tablespoon of turmeric powder,1 tablespoon of curry powder 1 tablespoon of brown sugar,4 star anise and a beef stock cube.In a small pan dry roast the star anise for 5 minutes.When cooled,gring them in a coffee gri...

How To: Incorporate more Selenium into your diet

It is important to maintain a diet rich in selenium. Selenium is an essential trace mineral and antioxidant that protects your cells, boosts the immune system and helps fight infection. Check out this helpful video, and discover how to add more of this great mineral into your diet.

How to Make Indian food: Basmati rice in 5 minutes

Sheba shows us how to cook Basmati rice in just 5 minutes in a very easy and in a simple way. Firstly a pressure cooker is taken and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil(whichever is applicable) and turn on the heat. Then add a pinch of cumin seeds and wait for the oil to eat up which will take a couple of minutes and then add the 1 1/2 cup of basmati rice which was soaked in water for about an hour. And then add 2 cups of water which is sufficient for 1 1/2 cup of rice or you can measure it using ...

How To: Make Filipino garlic fried rice

Fried rice is a delicious side dish or meal and Filipino garlic fried rice has really exceptional flavor. Fresh chopped garlic will add loads of taste to your sticky Filipino rice and can is a nice accompaniment to cooked meats and vegetables. Try molding the rice into a cup shape to add some nice presentation to a plate.

How To: Make the Japanese dessert fruit cream anmitsu

Fruit cream anmitsu is a delicious Japanese dessert foreign to most Western tongues. In this video, you will earn how to make it at home from scratch. Make sure there is an Asian grocery store near your house, as it requires a number of ingredients not stocked in most Western supermarkets.

How To: Make Chinese fried rice

Who doesn't love fried rice?! Make Chinese restaurant style fried rice in the comfort of your home kitchen! This indo-chinese fried rice is very easy to make and can either be eaten by itself or served with Manchurian, stir fried veggies or Paneer chili.

How To: Cook stir fry rice noodles with vegetables

In this tutorial, Chef Ken Hom shows us how to make stir fry rice noodles with vegetables. First you will need to take 8 oz rice noodle and soak them in water until they are soft, then drain them. Now you need to prepare your vegetables. You will need: bean sprouts (8 oz), red peppers (4 oz), shredded water chestnuts (8 oz), spring onions (6 of them finely shredded). Now, stir fry your vegetables in oil and add in 1 tsp salt, 2 tbsp of soy sauce, 3 tbsp of rice wine, 2 1/2 tbsp tomato paste a...

How To: Traditionally steam rice

Firstly, keep the bowl over the stove and heat the oil, poured inside the bowl. Here, the Oil is poured underneath so that rice does not stick to the bottom and also the rice will taste good. The washed rice is dropped into the cooker, here 1 pound of rice is been cooked and 1.5 pound of water is poured. Boil it on a medium-high temperature (boiling takes about 3-5minutes). The cooking process takes about 20minutes, while cooking, stir it in between so that the rice does not stick to the bott...

How To: Make spicy Thai red curry chicken

Kat demonstrates how to make spicy Thai red curry chicken. First, chop two bell peppers, potatoes and a carrot. Place a pan over medium high heat. Add coconut milk to red curry paste in the pan. Once the curry paste has dissolved, add minced garlic, one tablespoon of fish sauce and one tablespoon of brown sugar. Add a half a cup of water. Then, add the chicken and the chopped potatoes, carrots and bell peppers. Cook for five minutes. Then, add softer vegetables like mushrooms, onions, green o...

How To: Make parippu (dal/lentils) curry

In this Food video tutorial you will learn how to make parippu (dal / lentils) curry. This video is from Sri Lanka Cooking. Chop half an onion and four garlic cloves. You will also need cinnamon, salt, chilly powder, curry leaves, dried chilly, a cup of coconut milk and 2-3 tablespoons cooking oil. Take half a cup of washed lentils, put in half of the chopped onion and garlic, add cinnamon, salt, chilly powder, half a cup of water and put to boil. Once it boils, add in coconut milk. Now the c...

How To: Cook delicious tasting chicken adobo

Detailed video on how to make Chicken Adobo. All ingredients are included, with helpful tips on where to find them. Well presented video that walks you step by step thru the process. All cooking times and when to add what ingredients are clearly posted. Many person comments from the chef on his technique. The chicken is Marinated overnight, then boiled for 15 minutes, then taken out. At that point the garlic is strained from the sauce and placed back in the frying pan with oil and sautéed unt...

How To: Make perfect sushi rice

In this video from NinjaSushiNewOrleans we learn how to make perfect sushi rice. Momo from Ninja Restaurant shows us how. You will need a rice cooker, a bowl, paddle, and a hand held fan or piece of cardboard. You will also need 4 cups of Tamaki Gold rice and 1 cup of sushi vinegar. You want to wash your rice very gently. Drain water for about 15 minutes. Now put rice in rice cooker and 4 cups of water. When the rice is ready put it all in rice bowl. Mix in the 1 cup of vinegar. Make sure the...

How To: Make sushi rice

To make Sushi rice you'll need two cups of cold water, two cups of short grain rice, 1/4th cup of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon each of sugar and a teaspoon of salt. You'll also need a small sauce pan, a rice cooker, a wooden spatula, a wooden sushi bowl, and a hand fan. First you will wash the rice until the water becomes cloudy and drain it, repeating this process three or four times until the water is clear. Let the rice soak for 30 minutes. Now you prepare your sushi vinegar on the stove pou...

How To: Cook quinoa for breakfast

Makoto Trotter, naturopathic doctor, explains how to cook quinoa and buckwheat for breakfast. Brown rice takes 45 minutes to boil, so if you want a faster-cooking whole grain, try quinoa and buckwheat. Quinoa comes in black and red varieties. It takes 10 to 15 minutes to cook, as does buckwheat. To prepare quinoa, be sure to wash it carefully to avoid a bitter taste. Use 1 cup of quinoa to every 1 1/2 cups of water. Once it boils, turn it down to simmer for 15 minutes. You can eat quinoa as a...

How To: Prepare Chinese sticky rice

Chef Daisy teaches you the secrets of preparing Chinese sticky rice in simple steps. First soak the Chinese rice in water with some salt for an hour. Now use two leaves to make a cup shape, add some rice, pork, egg yolk, dry shrimp, Chinese sausage, chestnut, mushroom, green beans and finally some more rice on top. Use two more sticky rice leaves to finish the packing and tie it up two water grass. Repeat the same to make more packs, put it into water boiling at 100 degrees and cook for 4 hou...

How To: Prepare a quick & easy rice pudding for dessert

In this video the One Pot Chef shows us how to make a quick and easy rice pudding for dessert. This is a dessert that is a very inexpensive dish to make. This is also a great way to use your leftover rice. To make this dish he puts 3 cups of cooked rice in a pot, 1 cup of sultanas, 1/2 cup of sugar, vanilla essence, and enough milk to cover the rice. Then give this a quick stir. Then heat this on the stove for a few minutes and let the excess liquid absorb into the rice and sultanas. That's a...