Cooking Basics: Simple Ratios for Your Kitchen Adventures!
Hey everyone! Ever find yourself staring into your pantry, wondering just how much water to use with those grains and legumes? Let's demystify some common cooking ratios – no fancy math required! 😅
First up, 1 cup of grits. A classic Southern staple! For every 1 cup of grits, you'll generally want around 1 cup of hot water. It’s a pretty even mix!
Now, let’s talk about ice. Surprisingly, 1 cup of ice cubes turns into roughly 1 cup of water once melted. Easy peasy! And 1 cup of ice will melt down to about ¾ cup of water - that's a good thing to remember if you're making iced tea or lemonade.
Moving on to rice! For 1 cup of jasmine rice, aim for about 1.5 to 2 cups of water. It depends on how fluffy you like it.
1 cup of lentils? They’re super versatile! Generally, use about 2 to 2.5 cups of water. They absorb a lot of liquid as they cook.
And finally, 1 cup of oatmeal usually needs around 2 to 2.5 cups of water (or milk if you prefer!).
These are just starting points, so adjust to your taste. Happy cooking!
First up, 1 cup of grits. A classic Southern staple! For every 1 cup of grits, you'll generally want around 1 cup of hot water. It’s a pretty even mix!
Now, let’s talk about ice. Surprisingly, 1 cup of ice cubes turns into roughly 1 cup of water once melted. Easy peasy! And 1 cup of ice will melt down to about ¾ cup of water - that's a good thing to remember if you're making iced tea or lemonade.
Moving on to rice! For 1 cup of jasmine rice, aim for about 1.5 to 2 cups of water. It depends on how fluffy you like it.
1 cup of lentils? They’re super versatile! Generally, use about 2 to 2.5 cups of water. They absorb a lot of liquid as they cook.
And finally, 1 cup of oatmeal usually needs around 2 to 2.5 cups of water (or milk if you prefer!).
These are just starting points, so adjust to your taste. Happy cooking!
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