= firm enough to just squeeze between finger and thumb, but not hard. easy check is to eat a few grains - should be the easy to bite, no 'crunch'.
4. once ready, immediately tip the cooked rice into a strainer then rinse well under cold running water for about one minute. this stops the cooking process and prevents the rice going mushy. it keeps the grains separate creating perfect fluffy rice every time.
5. allow the rice to drain. then re-heat the rice – place in a microwave bowl and heat on high for 1-2 minutes (the time can vary depending on microwave settings).
for fluffy perfect rice – follow this simple 