A video shared on TikTok by the @chinoylatina couple has left thousands of users amazed by revealing the secret to cooking “the perfect rice”. In the images, the woman explains that she uses two cups of water for one cup of rice, but her Chinese husband intervenes saying that this is a waste of time, since she would have to wash the cup afterwards.
The trick the husband shares is surprisingly simple yet effective. First, he indicates that it is important to wash the rice by hand until the water runs clear. In addition, he points out that depending on the country, it is preferable to use filtered or bottled water instead of tap water.
The most striking thing is the method for measuring the amount of water to cook the rice. The Chinese man uses his finger to determine the exact amount of water needed. He inserts his finger into the pot, brushes the rice and uses the first mark of his finger as a reference to establish the measure of water. If he prefers the rice “al dente”, he adds a little less water.
The wife questions whether it is always up to the first line of the finger, regardless of the amount of rice, to which the husband answers in the affirmative. She explains that the water seeps through the rice, so the amount of water that comes out will always be the same.
As for the cooking process, the Chinese recommend cooking the rice on high heat until it boils with a lot of bubbles (violent bubble) and then turn it off. Then, cover and cook the covered rice.
The video has received mixed reactions from viewers, who have shared their own experiences and variants of the recipe. Some have tried the trick and been delighted with the results, while others are surprised and are ready to put it to the test in their own kitchens.
This clever kitchen hack has captivated the TikTok community, becoming a viral sensation and proving that with simple tips we can make our favorite dishes reach perfection.
