Use a tight-fitting lid to prevent steam loss when cooking rice
Cook rice with a lid that fits tightly so steam doesn’t escape and the rice has enough water to fully soften.
The video stresses that a well-fitting lid is important because escaping steam reduces available water. Too much steam loss can lead to hard/crunchy rice instead of soft, properly cooked rice.
The short version
- A leaky lid can cause crunchy/undercooked rice by losing steam.
- Lid fit affects how much water the rice effectively gets.
What you need
- tight-fitting lidShould be tight and not letting moisture escape.
- pot
What goes wrong
Using a lid that leaves gaps and vents lots of steam
Use a tighter lid (or a pot/lid combo that seals better) to retain moisture.
Why it works
Rice cooking depends on a closed system where water/steam stays in the pot long enough for absorption; leaks increase evaporation and effectively lower the water ratio.
Put it to use
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