Stupid question - using potatoe water to cook rice
Prepping a couple of curries for tonight and I've just parboiled some potatoes with turmeric.
Used a couple of ladles to make some noodles for lunch and it got me thinking, could I save the water for the rice later on?
I do this with gravies and soups and thought it could add a bit of extra flavour to the rice.
I realise potatoes and rice are both starchy though so I don't want to end up with a big stodgy lump of rice.
Any thoughts? Nice problem to have on a lazy Saturday
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Stupid question - using potatoe water to cook rice
I know the op has his answer, and there is a lot of guidance around using minimal (1.5 cups) amount of water.
But, having experimented with little and more water, I prefer the latter. Just too starchy for me otherwise. More water in my experience gives the fluffiest of rice. Washing the rice is also absolutely essential.
This also is aligned with the Dishoom Indian cook book which effectively recommends the same, and makes for the perfect biryani.