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Don't rush the rice

Don't rush the rice

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Rebecca Sarah Ley
Apr 13, 2021
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This week I cook rice out of a packet in the microwave, squeezing the plastic and waiting for the bell to ding. But I'm not always like this. Sometimes I take great care with cooking my rice properly until it's sticky and almost sweet. I take note of how important it is on MasterChef to get your rice right. My ears prick up when they describe a risotto …

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