Cooked white rice on a wooden plate.
Thank Us After Cooking Rice In These Liquids

NEWS

By FIONA CHANDRA
A bowl of chicken broth.
Chicken Broth
Chicken broth will enhance the savory flavor and nutrient content of your rice. Swap water with broth in a 1:1 ratio, or use a mix of water and broth to cook the rice.
Whole and half coconuts next to a glass of coconut water.
Coconut Water
Coconut water not only imparts nutritious elements but also brings a sweet flavor and aroma to the rice, particularly in dishes like Thai curry. Use a 1:1 swap ratio.
Vinegar being poured onto a spoon.
Vinegar
Prevent sticky rice and enhance its flavor by adding a splash of vinegar before cooking. This will result in fluffier rice as it’ll break down the excess starch.
A glass of white wine.
Wine
White wine elevates the flavor of rice because of the wine’s acidity, and it’s just as easy as using water. Don’t worry about the alcohol content because it’ll evaporate.
A can of coconut milk next to a halved coconut.
Coconut Milk
Coconut milk will add a sweet flavor to your rice while enhancing its richness and texture. To avoid excessive thickness, dilute the milk with water before using it.