Comments on: Rice Again?! - How to Save a Bad Batch of Rice and Other Tips

By: anna

anna — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:29:10 +0000

making jokes about the differences in the races, is racism. the reason that people tell jokes about their own race is because they’re attempting to show that racism doesn’t bother them and can’t hurt them. it’s self defeating actually, no matter how small or harmless the joke may seem. it gives racism power because they are making a joke that they otherwise would not think to make. trying to protect yourself from racism by being racist first, is like hitting yourself to show others “hey you can’t hurt me, i hit myself all the time, it doesn’t hurt!”. at the end of the day you still end up bruised. using another race’s perception of you to describe yourself is harmful. dissect her joke, it assumes that asian’s eyes some how morphed from the “normal” “round” shape to a “weird” “squint”. of course she doesn’t actually believe this, but as the saying goes, there is truth in jest. were she in asia with an all asian audience with no contact with any other race, she would probably have a different opening story. racism, whether intentional or unintentional, is like getting hit by a car, accident or not, it still hurts. i’m sure she didn’t mean to spark a controversy, but the very fact that some people see racism in her story proves a point. if she were caucasian, and told this joke to a roomful of asians, i’m sure not everyone would be chuckling.

By: ohcomeon

ohcomeon — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:08:56 +0000

Oh come on ! That is not racism it was a joke ! Humour !
Racism is inbred, deep down hatred, most probably born because one dislikes oneself anyway.

Great article and great website !! Keep it up

By: please

please — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:47:44 +0000

Seriously, what a racist comment at the beginning. Get educated please and stop spreading ignorance. Have you ever told that joke to an Asian person?

By: The Sorceror

The Sorceror — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 11:34:36 +0000

Cooking rice in a Saucepan is easy. The main thing to remember is (DO NOT GET DISTRACTED WHILE THE HEAT IS ON).
Normally add 1/2 to 1 cup xtra water than rice.
ie 2 cups of rice 2 1/2 cups water to 3 cups of water.
Cook for about 8 - 10 mins with lid off (or watch it and when most of water boiled/absorbed)
Cover with damp paper towell and turn of heat. Place lid on saucepan and leave for at least 10 mins.
rice is cooked, spoon onto plate and enjoy Add your favourite Furikake seasoning, or whatever you plan on eating with the rice.

The key thing is to watch it during the cooking stage. leave the heat on to long and you will burn the bottom.
burnt rice,
Dont smell nice.

By: No luck with rice

No luck with rice — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:37:14 +0000

Nothing like another idiot telling the world how it “really” is. I bet you know how to make the “perfect omelet” too. And where all the “best” restaurants are that serve “real” cuisine.

By: James

James — Sun, 04 May 2008 01:44:32 +0000

These recipes are making me so hungry! They all look fantastic. I think I’ll have to get the rice cooker out and try what you suggest to cook decent rice! (such a simple thing, why can it go so wrong?)

By: Ofister

Ofister — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:09:19 +0000

Hehe…look out there Simon! There are more than a few who would disagree with your theories about mastering rice cooking. I’m a convert to the rice cooker myself after my Korean in-laws gave me the “what for” about my lacking rice-in-a-pan cooking. Gotta admit, it’s better and I never have forgotten rice pot incidences. Really, I think you should cook rice any way you want. But if you want a rice cooker I completely agree that you’ve gotta get the quality ones and those are pretty much only at asian markets. They are well worth the investment. Oh! And to other converts out there…once you’ve got a rice cooker going…don’t you dare open the lid and stir it! Haha! Thanks for the article!

By: Simon Cann

Simon Cann — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 01:50:50 +0000

That is some of the least noteworthy cooking advice I have ever seen. ‘Turn the switch to “Cook.”’- Inspired.

Sorry, but the instructions from a rice cooker are not valid cooking advice. Cook your rice in a pan if you think you are a master.

By: blogger

blogger — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 01:06:31 +0000

Sorry … $100 is a reasonable price for a good one. You’re better off getting it where you live. At least you’ll be able to see it in person before buying it.

By: Denise

Denise — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 23:07:50 +0000

Where can I purchase a good asian rice cooker for a reasonable price? In Alaska they are over $100.00. I would much prefer to order out and pay shipping and still be cheaper.

Thanks