Hot or cold water: the secret to perfect rice VnExpress Many people habitually cook rice with cold water, but using hot water actually results in more evenly cooked, fragrant, and flavorful rice.
Why should you soak glutinous rice before steaming? VnExpress Some home cooks believe steaming glutinous rice without soaking is acceptable, but this method results in dry sticky rice and creates an anti-nutrient compound that causes indigestion.