Far too often, cooking stovetop rice at home ends in disaster. Pots bubble over and cover your stovetop with ricey foam. And to top it all off, when you're "finished" cooking the rice, it's still crunchy. Stop the problems before they happen. If you're cooking your rice in a pot on the stovetop, here’s what to do when your rice turns against you.
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