Now is the perfect time to elevate your Mexican recipes game. Why? Because the Day of the Dead is upon us. For home chefs, that means taking advantage of the opportunity to add some día de los muertos food to your culinary repertoire. How? You’re about to find out!
From breakfasts to burritos, tacos to Tex-Mex dishes and more, let RiceSelect® take you on a short journey through some of our favorite Mexican food recipes! Read on as we share some innovative Day of the Dead food ideas that will make for memorable meals for your guests!
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With its long grains, fragrant aroma, and nutty taste, it’s no wonder that basmati rice is one of the world’s most popular grains. An essential ingredient in tahdig, pulao, puddings, and more, it’s prized for its savory flavor and light, separate grains. However, knowing how to cook basmati rice is key to optimizing this pantry staple. It’s naturally delicious, but it truly wows when it’s prepared using the proper techniques.
Chefs and home cooks around the world know that bad techniques can easily ruin a meal. The good news? Preparing RiceSelect® Basmati Rice is a cinch! Once you learn the correct rice-to-water ratio, the perfect amount of time to cook your rice, and which cooking method is best, you can add these gorgeous grains to any menu without a second thought.
Whichever method you prefer to use when cooking rice—on the stove, in a rice cooker, or in an Instant Pot—we’ve got expert tips and advice to help you steer clear of kitchen nightmares. Things didn’t go to plan? We’ll tell you how to save your basmati, whether it’s scorched, mushy, undercooked, or sticky. Finally, to inspire kitchen creativity, we’ve got a variety of delicious recipes that will add flavor, excitement, and flair to your table, every night of the week. Craving delicate, fluffy grains that never stick? Read on and make bad rice a thing of the past!
