Cooking rice sounds easy, but getting those perfect, fluffy grains without sticking, clumping, or undercooking can sometimes feel like a mystery. That’s where the 12-12 rule comes in—and it’s a total ...

Rice is easy to cook, right? Apparently not. Usually, I am staring at a sludgy mess that’s half-encrusted on a miserable-looking pot. It might be one of the “basics,” however, perfecting fluffy rice ...

With just a little patience and the right technique, you can unlock the humble grain’s true brilliance. By Eric Kim Credit...Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini. Prop ...