Al-dente rice???

Question

what term is used for rice, when al-dente is used for pasta?

Answer 1

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Al Dente as applied to pasta means that it's still a little firm... not overcooked and mushy.  Literally Al Dente means "to the bite".

For rice that's a little firm... I call it "undercooked".  lol.

Actually, I've noticed that converted rice has a firmer "bite" than regular rice.  Converted rice is rice that's been partially cooked, such as, Uncle Ben's.  

Also, brown rice is firmer than plain white rice.

In terms of cooking terminology... My guess would be Al Dente would be applicable since it's just a general description of the firmness of the food.

Answer 2

i like rice:P

Answer 3

it means soft and not over cooked or under cooked

Answer 4

same term  al dente...which for me is how rice should be served. The anima or soul cooked, but still firm

Answer 5

It applies to rice when you are making risotto.

Answer 6

Yes, Al Dente applies for both pasta and rice,  in fact the meaning is To the Tooth,

To cook rice al dente  just reduce the amount of water used on the recipe by 25%

Answer 7

Al-dente, literally "to tooth" meaning "to taste" not necessarily still firm. Don't see why the same term wouldn't apply.