4. To test whether it is done, press several grains between the fingers. If not perfectly soft, cook longer.
5. If it becomes hard and dry, add a little boiling water from time to time.
6. A few raisins are sometimes cooked with the rice. Add these during the last fifteen minutes of cooking to prevent discoloring.
7. Serve with soft custard or cream and sugar. Plain cooked rice may be served as a vegetable.
No. 22.—Boiled Rice.
Use a plain boiler and a large quantity of salted boiling water.
| ½ cup rice |
| 5 cups boiling water |
| ½ teaspoon salt |
1. Wash rice by putting it in a strainer and shaking in a pan of water.
2. Drop a few grains at a time into boiling water, stirring well to prevent sticking.