Goodbye, gummy grains.

Rice has some arsenic because of the soil it's grown in and water used to flood the crop. Cooking rice like pasta, with lots of water that's drained, can cut down arsenic levels by over 50 percent.

All six methods started with the same prep — rinsing and soaking the rice for 30 minutes — to remove surface starch and ensure tender, separate grains. Baking basmati rice in a 375°F oven earned the ...

What is the best way to cook rice? Knowing how to make rice is a valuable skill for not only a professional chef but also a home cook and those looking to slim down their budget by eating at home.

We tested six methods for cooking rice and this one was the surprising winner. All six methods started with the same prep — rinsing and soaking the rice for 30 minutes — to remove surface starch and ...