boiling

Boiling as cooking method.

First invented by the Roman chef after whom the dish is named, it consists of just pasta, Parmesan cheese and butter. It is one of the more popular pasta dishes all over the world, with the exception of Italy, where it is not considered a classic pasta dish.

To prepare a simple boiled rice all you need is a medium-sized saucepan with a well fitting lid, a sieve, a fork, a teaspoon, and measuring cups. White rice is usually clean and does not need washing to remove dust or husk bits like brown rice does. This extra step rinses off excess starch and ensures that the cooked rice is not sticky.