No Measuring Cup Rice Method

Wondering how to cook your Tidewater Carolina Gold Rice? We are always on the lookout for new techniques and recipes to share. But, the next time you prepare rice, you simply must try this amazing technique – it couldn’t be easier.

All you need is rice, water and your finger for this “new” old recipe on how to cook our Carolina Gold Rice. Time honored with perfect results every time. For those of you raised in Asian or Indian households, it might not be anything new; in fact it is probably how your grandma has done it all along. But for many of you, this read will provide an easy-peasy lightbulb moment on how to cook rice – just as it did for many of us in the Tidewater kitchens. All you need is a large pot with a lid; a bag of your favorite variety of Tidewater Carolina Gold Rice, water, and your finger. No measuring cup needed.

It seems chance-y, we know, but this once, ditch the solid and liquid measuring cups, throw caution to the wind and pour in as much rice as you need into a large saucepan, remembering. of course, that dry rice doubles in volume once it is cooked.

Okay. If it makes you feel better to measure at least one thing the first time your try this “how to cook rice” method. Use a solid cup measure and add 2 cups of our white or brown Carolina Gold Rice to the saucepan.

Now, here comes the amazing part. You won’t believe this really works. Put your index finger in the pot so that the tip of your finger is touching the surface of the rice. Keep your finger still and steady. Then, with your other hand, pour enough water into the pot, so that the water comes up to the first knuckle of your finger.

That’s basically it. 

Place the heat on high and bring the water to a boil; then cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. And, Viola! Take the pot off the heat, uncover, use a fork to fluff; and your Tidewater Grain Carolina Gold Rice is ready to enjoy. It works every time.