Steamed glutinous rice

1. How to save a pot of burnt rice: if the rice should scorch while it is cooking, the pot of rice may still be rescued.
2. Simply place a dampened cloth or a slice of bread and i or 2 tablespoons of water over the surface of the rice, cover, lower the heat to a simmer and cook until rice is tender.
3. The cloth or bread will absorb the burnt smell.
4. [this really does work quite well.
5. I"ve done the bread version and it saved the meal.
6. S. c. ] steamed glutinous rice: glutinous rice may be prepared in the same manner as steamed long- grain rice by increasing the soaking period to 4 hours and the cooking time to 35 minutes.
7. How to reheat rice: cooked rice may be reheated in several ways.
8. To reheat by simmering, place the rice in a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Then for each cup of rice, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of water over the surface of the rice, cover and simmer over low heat until the rice is hot. To reheat by steaming, place the rice in a heat proof bowl, sieve or colander and place this with about 2 inches of water in a large pot. Cover and steam over medium heat for 10 minutes or until heated through.
9. To reheat in the oven, place rice in heat proof dish or pan and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of water for each cup of rice over the surface.
10. Place, covered, in a preheated 400f oven for 20 minutes.