Matta Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups (385g) Matta rice
• Water to cover

Steps

1. Was the dark red starch off the Matta rice grains in several changes of water. This is an essential step so that the rice turns fluffy and not sticky when cooked.
2. Place the washed Matta rice in a bowl and cover with fresh water to soak for at least 30 minutes or two hours. You can also soak it longer if you like. The longer the soaking time, the faster the Matta rice will cook.
3. Strain the rice. Another couple of rinses may not be necessary but certainly won’t hurt.
4. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the rice. Let the rice cook in the water for about 50 minutes or until cooked through.
5. The rice should plump up when cooked. You can test the doneness of the rice by trying it or smashing it between two fingers.
6. Strain and the rinse the rice with water. Leave to drip for 10 to 15 minutes.