Daily Basmati Rice Storage 101: How to Store Your Grains Faultlessly in All Seasons
Nothing is like the inviting scent of a hotly cooked dish of Oscar Daily Basmati Rice. We are so proud to bring that iconic perfume and those famous long grains into your kitchen at Kuber Agro. But, as any cook who knows his onions knows, the trick to an ideal biryani does not only consist in the cooking but also in the manner in which you store your daily basmati rice.
Your rice is very sensitive when the season changes and humidity is high. You are well aware of what we are talking about when you take a container and then open it up to realize that your grains are now sticking together or no longer have the smell. Now, we shall explore the way you can save your aromatic basmati rice and store it in the kitchen, regardless of the weather.
Why Humidity Is the Rival of Quality Rice?
Rice is also hygroscopic, and that simply means that it likes to absorb the moisture in the air. Humidity could also absorb your long basmati rice, resulting in clumping, musty smells, or even mold. This is the reason why we want you to savor every single grain of Oscar Daily Basmati Rice just like nature wants; therefore, we keep that moisture out as our first priority.
The Magic of Airtight Storage
Its original bag is very convenient for travel; however, it is better to transfer your rice to a specific container after opening it. Your friends here are glass, heavy-duty plastic, or stainless steel bins that are airtight. This will help you get a vacuum-like environment so that the external humidity changes have no chance to reach your precious grains.
Location, Location, Location
You may be tempted to place your rice jar next to your stove so that you can easily reach it, but, on the other hand, daily cooking can cause havoc to the storage of your daily basmati rice because of the steam.
We would recommend that you locate somewhere cool, dark, and dry, such as a pantry shelf or a bottom cabinet. It is also advisable to keep the rice out of direct sunlight, and it will preserve the natural oils that make our aromatic basmati rice have a world-class smell.
A Few “Grandma Approved” Tips
To keep the pests and moisture at bay, we have a couple of tricks that we have learned at Kuber Agro over the years:
- Bay Leaves: Add a couple of dry bay leaves to your rice dish. They prevent the weevils naturally without altering the taste of rice.
- Cloves: A few whole cloves can also be used to keep your long basmati rice fresh and bug-free.
- No more wet scoops: that is a monster! It is always important to ensure that your measuring cup is bone-dry when plunging in the container. Even a drop of water may lead to a localized spot of mold.
These few tips will ensure you are not merely being a freezer queen; you are preserving a memory. We wish all your meals that will be based on Oscar Daily Basmati Rice to be a success.