Ziangs: How to cook boiled rice (steamed)

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

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[@lieutenant-llama6950]

Your mum is a bloody legend. Never change Choo.

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Shes crazy :)

[@carriefrench8434]

Your mum is great she constantly makes me laugh such a sweet heart

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Shes amazing :)

[@Lee1978R]

When mum said ‘shit’ I nearly died laughing 😂 absolutely amazing. Love this so much

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

I know she just threw it out there hahaha

[@NettiGaming]

Was brilliant i was crying i lost the power of my legs laughing when she said it

[@MistyRicardo]

Chin & Choo... Thanks so much for featuring my books. Love the okra comments... really made my day. Thanks again, and I’m looking forward to getting your book. 🙏🙏🙏

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

No worries at all, huge thanks for the books :) and mum is going to try the ocra recipe soon :)

[@ayniee1897]

YOUR MUM HAS BEEN ON FIRE LATELY!!! 🤣🤣🤣 It's so nice to see her confidence infront of the camera grow! Keep up the good work guys!

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

i know right and thanks :)

[@miketilley9829]

Hi guys, Woke up to a very cold morning. Made a cup of tea and put on your latest video. Your antics, as usual, absolutely cracked me up and gave me that warm, fuzzy feeling. Thanks for making my day. Love and best wishes from not so sunny Spain.

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Thank you Mike, your comments are always so nice to read :)

[@1066wastrel]

Love your posts Ziang, doing my rice right now, thanks for taking the time to post.

[@helpme6827]

How do you mix your rice I've ordered some of yours you said you mix it with jasmine rice thanks again both lv your recipes xx

[@FRUElimLDRvideos]

Hi guys I have been subscribed and watched all your videos for ages. sitting their in my kitchen quietly without you even knowing watching all this tasty food and great people. this has to be one of the best KZbin channels around.. well done to both of you the bond you have is amazing

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Thank you so much, that’s honestly amazing to hear, you really have no idea :)

[@bwghall1]

what a lovely mum and son team. bless you both.

[@TheTonylast]

Thank you so much guys! I love this channel, with the way you interact. Also, the basic way to cook take away food

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

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[@sandradavis8798]

I just love cooking and feeding people, always have ,always will but you guys add another dimension to the usual "oh l have a new recipe" !! The whole experience is so very very enjoyable and you guys are lovely just the best. Already made loads of your food and it's bloody lovely........thank you guy's XX

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Best comment on the day so far, thank you :)

[@PT-ij9hc]

New to your channel.. but you two make me smile. 😆. Your mum is an absolute star! Give her a big hug from me. 🥰

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Mum is the best 😊

[@rasberryiceify]

My god you two are so funny! Your connection is lovely, never change!

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Thank you and we wont :)

[@markspence3295]

An asian friend of mine told me 1 part rice, 1 part water, bring to the boil, boil for 10 mins, shut the gas off, do not under any circumstance lift the lid, and leave it to stand for 10 mins. After which, perfect rice. I've used this for years now and it hasn't failed me yet. Going to try the cardomom and cinnamon additions as well. Maybe even some star anise.

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

sounds lovely, but we always say, buy a rice cooker lol

[@GabrielRodriguez-dc8vq]

you guys are so awesome. Choo is hilarious. just love the banter between you both. thank you

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Thanks :) mum is awesone :)

[@CbrigBear87]

Everyone who talks about making rice always says “works every time”. Uncle Ben will be looking down from heaven very proud indeed.

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

😂😂😂

[@GarionBrooks-yo5if]

Great video. Thank you for sharing. What brand rice is best to use?

[@fatabelly]

Cracking video as usual, and great to see your Mum on top form lol. Thanks very much folks 👍🏼

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Haha thanks :)

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

xxx

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

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[@olly7673]

I've put off buying a rice cooker for years but might, seeing how cheap they are, give it a go. One question though..... I may have missed it but couldn't find any reference to salting the water. I wash my rice well, Jasmine for Chinese/Thai food, cook it in salted water for 9 minutes then drain and rinse in boiling water and draining again before putting back in the pan with lid on for the remaining water to be absorbed by the rice. Do you never salt the rice?

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

We never salt the water as the food we serve with it holds the seasoning

[@olly7673]

@@ZiangsFoodWorkshop thank you for getting back to me

[@zenMermaiden]

Rice cooker - awesome! Love being able to set it up and go get other things done.

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

I know and I don't know why people refuse to get one

[@bodienutt1]

Love all your videos. Chinese is the best tasting food and I have now cut down on takeaways now since trying all your recipes. ❤ your mum is soooo funny keep up the good work

[@patrickbayle9997]

I'm Still confused what rice to use. When I go to my local oriental store they mostly have jasmine rice which is what I have been using. Is this what they use in Chinese restaurants? Or is white rice different? Thanks

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

High grade long grain we sell it on our webstore www.chinandchoo.com/shop

[@Max-em8qj]

Hi love your videos what rice do you use thanks

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

High grade long grain, we sell I’m the one the takeaways use on our webstore :)

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Www.chinandchoo.com/shop

[@Astro148]

I come for the rice and learned how to loosen my stools hahaha, your mum is a legend 😂

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

😂😂😂 mum is crazy lol

[@rknorman]

You two are amazing. I’ve never thought of getting a rice cooker until now. Cheers and I can’t wait until you both have your own tv programme on the food channel.

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

hahah I don't think TV will touch us

[@th3guvnor351]

love seeing these videos come back dude n mum :) felt like a life time of waiting :) even if its something as simple as boiled rice cheers guys

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Thank you :) nice to be making content on a regular(ish) basis again :)

[@williamsmith8164]

Don’t bother once we get brexit your mum will be deported.

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

you are the cutest xxx

[@CountDrunkula]

Omg at 2:41 I think I laughed so much I've damaged the plastering. And then she asks if it's ok to say bottom later. 15 seconds of this is better than a whole series of Gogglebox. I've been doing rice in a new fangled type pressure cooker and it works exactly the same, it's amazing. Get up to temp, leave it on for 6 minutes then turn it off until it depressurises and it's the best. Rice cookers are pretty much the same and they're ace. If I'm really desperate for fried rice I spread it out on a couple of baking sheets, fan it for a bit then put them in the freezer and it works pretty well. Might have to a cheeky bit of fried rice with the wings tonight, for it is wing night! Stay groovy.

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

hahaha thanks, mum is just so crazy sometimes lol

[@LadyoftheReach]

Did this tonight and it was spot on! Did the finger test! Thank you! Been messing up overnight rice for so long 🙈 it is so easy to mess it up sounds crazy but it’s so true

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Brilliant 😊😊😊😊😊

[@Amanda-cj5bb]

Love your channel , just been and bought a rice maker...but you said you use 2 kinds of rice 2 :1 ratio , which rice do you use 2 and 1(long grain or jasmine)

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Yes, correct but high grade LG you need triple A grade

[@JackTarsJourneys]

Brilliant channel Mum has me in stitches😂. I bought rice cooker and the green dragon rice but no matter what i do it comes out sticky! Any tips would be warmly welcomed. All the best and dont ever stop. 👍

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

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[@Mark_Lacey]

Every single household in Thailand (well, where we live up country) has a rice cooker. Every one. We use ours every day. Great bit of kit, recommend it to anyone who still cooks rice in a pan. And we use the finger technique too LOL! Hilarious video, great team, nice one.

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Finally! Someone who agrees lol :) and thank you :)

[@Mark_Lacey]

@@ZiangsFoodWorkshop Just watching your Chinese Takeaway Curry Sauce and Chips video. I'll make it for my Thai step son - he loves it, ex-squaddie in the British Army. What's next from you guys?

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Next is beef chow mein:)

[@Timburgess1812]

Love the videos guys. Quick question, sorry if it’s a stupid one haha. Why can you not cool rice down by running it under cold water after it’s cooked but normally have spread it out on a tray? Just something I’ve wanted to know for a while! Thanks.

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Youre adding more water and you want ot to dry out :)

[@Timburgess1812]

Ziang's Food Workshop ahhhhhhh that makes sense! Thanks, keep up the awesome work 😉

[@jimphillips3992]

Ok, so....took advice, used my instant pot pressure cooker for rice and it was perfect! So thanks. Would like to know what the different rice's are and their uses?? Long grain, easy cook, basmati, long grain basmati, gold basmati!!!!!😕

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Brilliant :) and triple A grade long grain blended with green dragon thai fragrant in a 2:1 ratio

[@KwoklynWan]

Thanks for the shoutout guys. Much Love x

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

No worries bro

[@gordonmclees7509]

my fav channel by far

[@s10m0t10n]

Great video, made better by Choo's honesty and your reaction to it. LOL I hope she never quite gets the hang of making your videos; she's absolutely priceless and the pair of you make such a good team. Now seriously thinking about buying a rice cooker...................I just have to stop chuckling first.

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

buy a rice cooker!! and I don't think mum will ever really understand what we are doing :)

[@Sammonkeyfist]

Absolutely love this channel

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Thank you :)

[@raydanschofield3542]

good vid, do all chinese takeaways use a blend of long grain and jasmine rice, and why, and how do you know you got that ratio right,

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

No some will just use triple A grade long grain

[@MLucasFTW]

Lidl have got the same Silvercrest rice steamer as the video in stock this week. I picked one up last night.

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Great tip!

[@tashtash70]

Absolutely bloody brilliant your mum is a legend xx

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

She is :)

[@EastonUlster]

Hi love the vlogs,may i ask do you use flat based wok? and also when yous had takeaway how did yous measure out meats for individual portions ? Thanks Easton Belfast.

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

No we have wok ladels and we use them as messures by eye, on a 13kw+ wok burner we use bowl woks, at home flat base

[@sandradavis8798]

Just one more thing l've never used a rice cooker are there a couple that are particularly good that are worth looking out for ?

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Not really, there all basically the same in side and reshelled due to branding :)

[@alowe1015]

Hey :) any update on when you will be receiving / sending the books out?

[@mikec2505]

Well I’m a convert to rice cookers now thanks to you! Even the kids have commented how nice the plain boiled rice is! I think I read somewhere you use a blend of jasmine and long grain (not that jasmine isn’t long grain, but you know what I mean!)? If so do you you a 50/50 mix?

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

1:3 ration of jasmine to long grain :)

[@yougod876]

an I just ask when do you seasson the rice? great channel keep up the good work

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

you don't, rice isn't seasoned as is as sauce is always salty

[@feelinwoozy]

I'm aware this sounds absolutely ridiculous but when it comes to getting the water level right do you measure from just on top of the rice? Almost like hovering above the rice and then to the first line or are you actually touching the bottom of the rice cooker pan insert? Ridiculous I know 🤦‍♂️ lol.

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

From the top of the rice :)

[@feelinwoozy]

@@ZiangsFoodWorkshop Ok, Sweet. I've been doing it wrong then lol. I've been rinse rice > water > finger straight to the bottom of the pan and up to the first line, I'm sure my rice will come out even better now I've clarified this. Thanks Chin!

[@kencox6166]

Nice video :) would you cook it till its fluffy if you was going to use it as fried rice?

[@MrBPDude]

Hello, the trick with the finger phalanx (water to add), does it work for all types of rice?

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

No all white rices it does, but gulatmous rice and brown rice it doesn’t

[@jasonhendry6291]

Do you not add salt to the rice? ( Plain salted rice is delicious to eat! At least to me :) ). I find I have to add slightly less soy sauce to the rice before making a dish but once you get the right amount I don't think it affects the final outcome. Am I doing something wrong?

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Not in takeaway cooking at you add soy etc to make fried rice, it would be to salty other wise and most chinese people dont add salt qs what ever your eating the rice with with salt the rice

[@jasonhendry6291]

@@ZiangsFoodWorkshop Fair enough :) If you know the whole batch is going to specific meals it makes sense. We usually do a large batch, more than we need as my kids like having a small portion (with veg) with most meals. PS. Thank you for the response! Surprised to get one at all especially on an old vid :) Keep up the great work! Loving your tips

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

No worries and I reply to all comments :)

[@willlowbridge350]

Brilliant video as ever your a magic pair of wonderful people. To be clear do you measure with your finger from the bottom of the pan to water level or from the top of the rice to the water level in your cooker? I think its top of rice to water level but not sure. Please consider a Christmas special of all your mums funniest piece to camera this year. They are special, I love the first 2-4mins of every video with your chat together. The rest is great too. Looking forward to your book and will get the Indian cook book you mentioned too.

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Thanks we got a review channel where its mostly us talking that taking off, chin and choo reviews and i know these are just words but we really do love hearing such lovely comments :)

[@feelinwoozy]

To me a rice cooker is a rice cooker but I’m doubting it now, I got one of those rice cookers where the lid is just like a saucepan lid with the small hole on top. It’s “non stick” however my rice forms a crust on the bottom I know some people like that but I personally don’t. Is this a me issue or the choice of rice cooker? Any help is very greatly appreciated.

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Hi this happens most of the time, you have to account for it when making what you need

[@lucyf890]

I just said to my husband we need to buy a rice cooker (we got your book last week) and he said 'Haven't you bloody ordered one yet?' 😄 Do you put any salt in the water or just plain water please? Thanks so much for these videos btw, and the book. Every one we've tried has turned out fab. You two are a breath of fresh air! ❤

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Hahaha brilliant 😂 and no as the food is normally highly salted with soy, the rice doesn’t need it :)

[@lucyf890]

@@ZiangsFoodWorkshop Thank you! I'm just looking at rice cookers, we have a Ninja 9 in 1 gadget and do you know I'm wondering if that might be as good as it steams and pressure cooks 🤔 Kitchen space is a bit limited so I'll try it and report back. Would you recommend steaming over pressure cooking?

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

We sell rice cookers on our webstore if that helps www.chinandchoo.com/shop

[@lucyf890]

@@ZiangsFoodWorkshop Ooooooh yes ta! 😁 I can't wait for your next book, is it likely to be restaurant stylie recipes? Have you got any idea when it might be out? No pressure or owt! 😄❤

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Not it’s street food, as that’s what we are best at and if you have Twitter book updates are always on there @ZiangsW

[@ladanhussein5358]

Sorry am not sure I missed it but what rice did use. Is basmati long grain or Jasmin

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Triple A grade long grain, is in the description:)

[@allanmorgan3472]

Just got my book, really good tips.👍

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@jonathanfinan722]

Ken Hom did this on tv millions of years ago and I’ve never looked back since. Always use basmati, never wash it. A bit of hot oil in a decent pan, stir in the rice until it goes opaque but not browned, it makes a different sound as you stir it too, then pour over one and a half times the volume of rice of hot stock of salted water. It might go a bit mad, but just stick a lid on it, turn the heat right down and come back 7 minutes later. Perfect every time.

[@lpokiiim]

Nice, pilau style

[@kingming3738]

William Smith hahahaha 🤣

[@chloedevereaux1801]

@@williamsmith8164 wow..... just wow

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

weeeeyyy spud is back

[@HammerheadHal]

@@williamsmith8164 Don't be a moron your entire life, there still time to change. FYI rice was being eaten in Europe long before the potato arrived from the Great British enclave of... erm... Peru (that's in South America btw).

[@michaelkrupa5910]

I have no luck with rice 😢. I bought a rice cooker today. Followed your instructions exactly using Jasmin rice and it came out sticky. I waited 10 mins after the rice cooker had clicked off before turning. Where did i go wrong?

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Yeah you need to use high quality long grain rice. More tips in the description, no takeaway is just using Thai fragrant :)

[@DavidWales23]

You guys are legends 😆👊 chuffed to have found your channel the last few days. Ordered a rice cooker and your recommended products 👍

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Thank you 😊😊😊

[@rikmcrae]

Great video. It doesn’t have to be fancy. I love my rice cooker. I brought a fancy one back from Chiang Mai. Cooks rice, rice porridge, steams, slow cooks the works. Green dragon is my favourite rice.

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

same here but its too soft so I blend it with a high grade long grain :)

[@dancoulson6579]

I got my rice cooker a couple of days ago. £15 in Lidl, with £1.50 off as employee discount :D You're absolutely right about it being an essential. Especially since I basically cook it every day now. Can't believe I never got one sooner.

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Nice one!

[@Sooz3112]

So much easier this way. I love our rice cooker. I have made overnight rice (they way you suggest), it was perfect. My little one thought I'd bought it from our local takeaway. I also like the fact that it costs less to cook - using Electric, rather than 15 minutes using Gas ❤. Thanks for sharing x

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Yeah refusing to get one i cant grasp

[@Sooz3112]

@@ZiangsFoodWorkshop Neither can I. Boiling rice in a pan can be messy too. I appreciate all these videos, I learn so much x

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

thank you for watching and taking away what you need to help :)

[@cherylbryson9088]

Hi what rice do you use?

[@Cinnamon-y]

Your mum kills me with her bluntness. "There rice video is shit" 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😭 love u both n ur recipes X

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

😂😂😂 mums a legend

[@Cinnamon-y]

@@ZiangsFoodWorkshop she seriously is I love her! 😂🤣 She's too funny X ❤️

[@PT-ij9hc]

Q. Do you add any salt to your rice/water when cooking?

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

No 😊

[@kelleyspartiatis4776]

There's a woman in a takeaway near here who my daughter loves and wants to bring home. I've never been there but I am picturing your mum. She's super cute.

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Hahah

[@grrrzie]

I use american long grain rice bought from hoo hing - I’ve had elephant brand, and tried all the various brands of american long grain..is this what takeaways use?

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Yes that and Phoenix or Tolly boy, all 3 are very good :)

[@grrrzie]

Ziang's Food Workshop Tolly boy...never seen that one, yeah I’ve used Phoenix also - I’ll look in to tolly boy...I cook rice every Friday, I get the 20kg bag

[@grrrzie]

I need to master the salt and pepper flavouring as I can’t get the taste right...will you be doing salt and pepper king prawns soon? - definitely need to buy the book

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

yeah :) try white pepper instead, many places will use that instead of black, we prefer black pepper

[@theplodfather2866]

Your mum is a legend, love the recipes but love your mums comments

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

She really is :)

[@jimmyreuben6919]

I always end up with some rice that gets stuck to the bottom of the cooker. Any ideas how to stop this. Thanks guys. Love your Mum she cracks me up.

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

we do too, some people put oil in the base, we just don't use it unless it for fried rice

[@avablack6916]

You guys are great . Your mum what a diamond.

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

She really is :)

[@TracyM101]

I give it a year before we see you 2 having your own show on the tv!! I love Mum lol! Love your banter and great rapport. What a refreshing change from the likes of Gordon Ramsay who abuses people and then takes them away to be NICE to them when the others aren't watching!! Off to buy a rice cooker...

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Thank you so much, but I dont think any main stream TV channel will pick us up, we've been trying :( and you wont regret getting that cooker :)

[@TracyM101]

@@ZiangsFoodWorkshop Keep doing what you're doing. And think positive. There's a shift and people love wholesome shows like Great British Bake Off etc... Gordon Ramsay can do one as far as I'm concerned lol!!

[@maxinetaylor4215]

You two are brilliant and so funny I love to watch you ty

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Thank you so much 😊

[@richardhurst1969]

Is it to the knuckle line from the top of the rice or the bottom of the boil/pan ??

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Top of the rice

[@FrugalDougall]

Mum: 'they're shit!' Mum later: 'can I say Bottom?' Bless her😆

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

😂😂😂 classic mum

[@navysealuk8755]

i watched a video where you said wash rice 3 times out of tradition and leave the lid of rice cooker closed for ten mins after cooking before opening lid, I found if i stick my finger in through the rice messure where the rice comes to on your finger and double it with water ( so if rice if not at knuckle and half way from tip to knuckle add water to knuckle) rice cooked nice breaks up easy. Nearly there with my egg fried rice, just adding and adjust the amount of egg for the portion size and amounts of sugar msg salt and soy now for my taste

[@frustin]

is it the same length of time and water for Jasmine rice as well?

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Yes it is

[@benjamintilley1445]

Is General Tso's chicken something you guys have ever made in your restaurants/ takeaways? I know it's a bit of an American thing but wondered...

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

No but weve manged to get a recipe from a family fried in canada, they have that there too

[@benjamintilley1445]

@@ZiangsFoodWorkshop Awesome! Will we be seeing a vid!? Also, loving the look of the recipe book!

[@andywellyman2379]

if I did a big batch of rice could i portion it up and then freeze it for later use

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Yes you can :)

[@andywellyman2379]

@@ZiangsFoodWorkshop Thank you

[@aliloucreations1817]

Don’t you season the rice in the water first ? Is it just cooked without salt ?

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

No weve never seasoned rice as when you eat there is normally lots of salt in the main dishes that with soy sauce means the rice doesnt need seasoning, but byball means if you want to season it do :)

[@SH-vv7zq]

Once rice is cooked, empty into a large flat bowl - I then add a couple of teaspoons of "Jumbo Chicken Bouillon powder" - comes in a big yellow & red plastic tub 1Kg, and gently mix through as rice cools. Works every time

[@micheleswift8226]

So sorry for all the questions but how long can you keep the boiled rice in the fridge for please. X

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

24 hours max

[@Sooz3112]

My order from you is due to arrive today 😍. I've also ordered some of your rice. We love Chinese food but our local takeaway quite often puts way too much salt in their dishes so as much as we love them - we're going to make our own the majority of the time. I love how straight talking you both are, especially your Mum's description of other rice cooking videos out there 🤣🤣🤣 x

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

thanks and Mum is the best, Hope fully you can get the most out of it all :)

[@Sooz3112]

Thank you 😊 x

[@justintrevethan3354]

how long can you leave the rice in the fridge before it becomes no good to use ?

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

24 hours

[@kiix]

Does anyone know if it'd bad idea to marinate overnight rice with some dark soy sauce? The yeung chow fried rice recipe calls for mixing after it's come out the fridge, but I wondered if marination might work better or ruin it.

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Ether way works fine

[@kiix]

@@ZiangsFoodWorkshop Thanks! Your channel has helped a lot, really appreciate it.

[@gazman5150]

Hi folks, was wondering if you can keep the rice in the fridge for longer than 1 day?

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Yes 48 hours tops

[@NoNonsenseJohnson]

What brand and grain do the takeaways use? Interesting there’s no salt or butter either.

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Theres 2 main brands, Phoenix and tolly boy and no, Chinese food is never cooked with butter, I have no idea where that myth came from but its not right, 80% of the Chinese population can't even eat dairy lol and no, chinese food is eaten with large amounts of soy and sauces are normally very salty, so adding more salt is over kill.

[@RussMichaels]

LOL, these 2 are like a comedy act. Note: Any decent slow cookers (which have multiple settings/programs) can also do rice. I had mine for years before I actually bothered trying it and it works perfectly.

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

I didn't even know that, thats actually reqlly cool

[@gaynahobbs9502]

Hi, what would you use overnight rice for please

[@LadyoftheReach]

For any type of fried rice

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

What ladyofthereach said :)

[@MrDougyC]

The finger rule thing. Is that from the top of the rice or the bottom of the pan? Great show by the way

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Top of the rice :)

[@TheCostaChic]

Please show us how to cook it in a pan. Myself, I dont have space in my kitchen for a rice cooker unfortunately:( xx

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

At some point yes, but a rice cooker is tiny

[@TheCostaChic]

I understand, but then I can’t really carry a rice cooker with me everywhere I go, yet pan is always around :)

[@tracysimpson13]

High five for Choo 🖐 she's a legend ! Love her x

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

She really is 😊😊😊😊

[@superrallim]

Just pre-ordered your book (a signed copy as well😀) Can't wait for it to arrive in Australia as some of the dishes over here a slightly different from what you get in the UK... Have a rice cooker that's been sitting in a cupboard for years unused... you have just inspired me to get it out and start using it. By the way your mum is so lovely crazy and the way you bounce off each other is just so damn funny. Don't ever change. Love your channel.

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Thank you so much for those words, mum wont ever change :) and we hope you enjoy the book :)

[@jameshobbs]

Love you guys! (I use a regular pot and it's always perfect!)

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Thanks :)

[@williamsmith8164]

Ban rice and get them foreigners eating spuds

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

@@williamsmith8164 the only spud here is you bahaha

[@chloedevereaux1801]

@@williamsmith8164 worra knob :D

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

hes not very good at being a troll, oh no, words hahahah

[@daveprice8179]

I brought the green dragon rice and a rice cooker every time I cook it it turns into a gloopy mess 😢 help me please

[@stephenmcnally8583]

Rinse the rice a few times then put it in the cooker. Don't stir the rice or in any other way mess about with it. The gloopyness is starch and the starch comes out the rice when the rice is agitated. And if you want to make fried rice chill the rice for a few hours in the fridge, then fry it. Freshly cooked rice always falls to bits when fried straight out of the cooker

[@AbstractMan23]

Which brands of rice do you use, and why mix two rices together? I’ve never heard of that been done before 👍🏻🤔🍚

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

We use tolly boy long grain and green dragon thai fragrant:)

[@D4V1DC14RK]

I went out an bought a rice cooker on the strength of this video :) Tried the water level as per instruction manual, Tried the water as per your 1st knuckle rule, both times it seemed pretty stodgy, even after overnight. :( Tried again now with 1/4 less water and still doesnt seem right... Help ! :(

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

did you use the rice described in the description?

[@D4V1DC14RK]

@@ZiangsFoodWorkshop yep green dragon thai AAA jasmine rice. I assume stodgy means too much water ? So just keep reducing till I get it right ? By the way, love your videos, cant decide what to cook first !

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Almost read back, its triple a grade long grain rice blended with green dragon in a 2:1 ratio

[@martinbuchanan6312]

Love this channel, love the food, love you two....Great.

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Yay! Thank you!

[@jamesgreen8362]

Chin and choo please help...i have brought a 1.8l rice cooker with your advise.it keeps going stodgy what am I doing wrong.im using your method with the water aswell.im using long grain rice,"not that quick cook SHIT" LOL....please help 🙏

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

sounds like you have just a touch to much water in, 1mm difference can affect it massively

[@jamesgreen8362]

Ok I'll give it a go,thank you for your videos and reply.your mum is amazing and cracks us up every video.your cool to and your tattoos are amazing 👏

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

She’s awesome :) and your not the only one that had this issue, the using less water has used everytime so far :)

[@justintrevethan3354]

sorry to sound dumb, but what rice do you use? so many out there lol .

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

Long grain high grade, we sell it on our webstore www.chinandchoo.com

[@omegabri]

Cold steamed rice is the what completely changed my fried rice dishes 😉 Couldn't be without my steamer now 👍👍👍

[@ZiangsFoodWorkshop]

They really are the best :)

[@omegabri]

If I'm doing fried rice, I use the steamer either the night before, or first thing in the morning, before it goes in my wok. I steam 2 thirds long grain, and 1 third jasmine. I also sometimes mix a tiny bit of sesame oil in the rice, before it cools, when it first comes out the steamer. The aroma is incredible, and the finished rice is amazing, when its been through the wok 😉