No matter which method you follow, Rael says you need to ensure the rice reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C) before eating it. "I like to use an instant-read thermometer to ...

When it comes to rice and pasta, dietitians recommend eating brown or whole grain because they're more nutritious. But you can create a super nutrient in white rice and white pasta. Here's the trick.

The Biden administration recently nominated Ajay Banga, the former head of Mastercard, to succeed the embattled David Malpass as president of the World Bank. Elections to the presidency of the ...

All varieties of uncooked rice can contain spores of Bacillus cereus, a bacterium that can cause gastrointestinal illness like vomiting or diarrhea. The spores are heat-resistant and don't die ...

SCOTT SIMON, HOST: The price of rice is soaring. It's up by 20% since June. This is bad news for the half of the globe that relies on rice as a staple. But it's a serious hardship in African and ...

I cook my rice in the microwave. Not because the microwave makes it taste extra special — but because it is one of the most convenient ways to achieve consistently well-cooked rice.

Last month, the Indian government announced an abrupt ban on exporting non-basmati white rice, which includes varieties favored by South Indian communities. The move has raised fears of ...