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How to Get over the Flu Quickly

Posted: 27 Apr 2020 05:00 PM PDT

You've probably had your share of colds that you worked through with minor inconveniences. Unfortunately, flu symptoms are usually too abrupt and intense to allow you to go about your daily routine. You can manage the symptoms and recover faster if you rest and stay hydrated. These are the best things you can do to reduce the length of the illness, which should resolve on its own with 1 week. However, you can also try natural remedies to see if they help to reduce the flu's duration even more.

[Edit]Steps

[Edit]Taking Care of Yourself

  1. Take time off of work or stay home from school. Don't go out in public until you've been fever-free without taking fever-reducing medication for at least 24 hours. If you go out before you've completely gotten over the flu, you could catch a new virus since your immune system is weakened.[1]
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  2. Rest and sleep as much as possible. These are the best things you can do to reduce the amount of time that you're sick. Your body is using a lot of energy to heal. If you do too much around your house or at work, you're using up valuable energy that could be used to fight the virus.[2]
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    • Although you'll feel the weakest and most tired during the first 3 days of the flu, it's important to rest a lot during the first full week that you're sick.
  3. Soak in a hot bath or use a hot water bottle to relieve muscle aches. Your body may feel sore all over during the first 3 days of the flu. Run a hot bath and soak in it for at least 20 minutes to relax your muscles. If you don't feel like taking a bath, fill a hot water bottle and position it under your back or legs.[3]
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    • The hot water bottle is a great option if you're curled up on the couch or in bed and don't feel like getting out.
  4. Wear layers so you can add or remove clothes to feel comfortable. When you have the flu, you might find that you're feverish but then you get chills. Dress in soft layers that are easy to add on or remove depending on how you're feeling.[4]
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    • For example, wear a comfy T-shirt with a loose long-sleeved shirt over it. If you feel hot later, you can remove the long-sleeved shirt. If you get chills, add a light fleece top instead.
  5. Ask for help from family or friends. It can be difficult to take a break from your responsibilities and you might feel like you're falling behind. Since you can only recover quickly if you rest, reach out to family or friends if you need some help around the house. This allows you to fully recuperate.[5]
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    • Instead of driving yourself to the pharmacy, ask a friend to go for you, for instance. If you need help caring for your kids, you could ask your mom to come give you a hand.

[Edit]Using Medication

  1. Take over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers to ease aches and lower your fever. Although you can't take medication to treat the flu, you can use it to manage your flu symptoms. Try ibuprofen or acetaminophen to lower your fever, soothe your headache, or relieve muscle aches during the early days of the flu.[6]
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    • Follow the manufacturer's dosing instructions when taking the OTC pain relievers.
  2. Suck on lozenges to relieve a sore throat. If your throat feels scratchy or it hurts to swallow, suck on your favorite kind of throat lozenge. The lozenges don't have to contain zinc or vitamins since there's not much research to suggest that they reduce the length of the flu.[7]
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    • If you do use a cold and flu lozenge, check to see if it contains acetaminophen. If it does, don't use it along with OTC acetaminophen since this could result in an overdose.
    • You can also gargle a glass of warm water to relieve your sore throat.
  3. Use decongestants to help soothe or clear a stuffy nose. If you're experiencing clogged sinuses, you might find it uncomfortable to breathe through your nose. Buy an OTC decongestant that you can take by mouth or spray into your nostrils. They'll shrink your swollen blood vessels to ease congestion.[8]
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    • If you have a chronic health condition or are taking other prescription medications, talk to your doctor before using a decongestant.
  4. Contact your doctor immediately if you're in a high-risk group. While many people fully recover from the flu without needing medical attention, you should call your doctor if you're in an at-risk group for developing complications from the flu. Call your doctor if you:[9]
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    • Are 65 years old or older
    • Are pregnant or have had a baby within the last 2 weeks
    • Have a chronic medical condition, such as asthma or heart disease
    • Have a body mass index (BMI) of more than 40
    • Have a neurologic or neurodevelopmental condition, such as cerebral palsy
  5. Take anti-flu medication within the first 48 hours of noticing your symptoms. If you're in a high-risk group or you call your doctor as soon as you notice flu symptoms, they may prescribe antiviral medication. Depending on your prescription, you might need to take 2 pills for up to 5 days or get an intravenous solution for 15 to 30 minutes. Antivirals are also available as a liquid or powder that you inhale.[10]
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    • The antivirals can ease your flu symptoms and reduce the amount of time that you're sick by 1 to 2 days.

[Edit]Staying Hydrated

  1. Drink extra fluids throughout the day. If you have a fever, runny nose, or cough, your body is losing fluid that you need to replace. Try to drink 1 glass of water every hour that you're awake. If you get tired of drinking water, sip:[11]
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    • Electrolyte solutions
    • Diluted juice or sports drinks
    • Diluted ginger ale
    • Water infused with lemon or mint
  2. Sip warm tea to get fluids and soothe a sore throat. You might find that warm liquids feel better on your throat than cold water. Brew a pot of decaffeinated or herbal tea and let it cool until it's comfortable to drink. If you have an extra scratchy throat, stir in a little honey to coat your throat.[12]
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    • Decaffeinated tea won't keep you awake like other caffeinated beverages.
    • Warm liquids can thin mucus that's clogging your nasal passages.
  3. Eat nutritious soups that fill you up and hydrate you. You might not feel like eating very much, but sipping on clear soup or broth can give your body energy to fight the flu. For example, try some classic chicken noodle soup to warm you and keep you hydrated.[13]
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    • If you do feel up to eating food, choose hydrating foods, such as watermelon or cucumbers.
    • Avoid eating processed food and food and drinks that contain added sugar while you have the flu.
  4. Avoid drinking alcohol or caffeine. You shouldn't mix cold and flu medications with alcohol. Alcohol and caffeinated drinks can also dehydrate you or make you feel more nauseated. The best thing for your body is water.[14]
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[Edit]Trying Natural Remedies

  1. Eat more foods that are rich in vitamin C or take a supplement. Citrus fruits, peppers, cantaloupe, tomatoes, apples, and many other fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin C, so make sure to include at least 1-2 servings in your daily diet. You can also take a vitamin C supplement to ensure that you're getting enough.[15]
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    • Try taking 1,000 mg of vitamin C daily to reduce the duration of your flu symptoms.
    • Keep in mind that studies have only shown a connection between reduced cold duration and vitamin C supplementation, but there is a chance that this may also be helpful for the flu.
  2. Drink of elderberry syrup daily. You can purchase elderberry syrup in the supplements section of many grocery stores. Take the syrup daily at the first signs of the flu. Doing so may help to shorten the duration and reduce the severity of your symptoms.[16]
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    • Elderberry supplements are also available in pill form and as lozenges and gummies.
  3. Try taking a zinc lozenge at the first signs of the flu. Look for lozenges that contain 50-100 mg of zinc in a drug or grocery store. Some people have reported decreased cold duration as a result of taking zinc supplements at the first signs of a cold, so this may also be helpful for reducing the duration of the flu.[17]
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  4. Take a daily vitamin D supplement to help prevent the flu. After you recover from the flu, you may want to take a daily vitamin D supplement to avoid a recurrence. Vitamin D has been shown to help prevent the flu and common cold.[18]
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    • Adults may take up to 2,000 IU of vitamin D per day.
  5. Drink a cup of Echinacea tea at the first signs of the flu. Echinacea tea may reduce the duration of the flu when you consume it soon after your symptoms begin. Start with 5-6 cups on the first day you symptoms begin and drink 1 less cup per day for 5 days. For example, drink 5-6 cups on the first day, 4-5 cups on the second day, 3-4 cups on the third day, 2-3 cups on the fourth day, and 1-2 cups on the fifth day.[19]
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    • Echinacea tea is available in most grocery stores.

[Edit]Tips

  • Your doctor won't prescribe antibiotics for the flu because the flu is caused by a virus, not bacteria.[20]
  • Avoid smoking since this will irritate your airways, especially if you're congested or coughing.

[Edit]Warnings

  • If your baby or child under 2 years old develops flu symptoms, call their pediatrician immediately.

[Edit]References

How to Bleach Design Clothes

Posted: 27 Apr 2020 09:00 AM PDT

Making designs with bleach is super fun and it's a great way to show your sense of style and personality. If you'd like to add some pizzazz to your clothes, you can use freezer paper to make a stencil and create an intricate design. Or, you can use a tie-dye method with bleach instead of dye to make interesting, eye-catching patterns.

[Edit]Steps

[Edit]Making Stencils and Designs

  1. Grab a clothing item that is made of mostly cotton or linen. Bleach works the best on articles of clothing that are made up of cotton or linen, since bleach adheres well to those fibers. Avoid using high-quality materials like silk or velvet.[1]
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    • You can use any color clothing item that you'd like besides white.
  2. Print out or draw a design onto normal paper. Choose any design that you'd like to and either draw in pencil or print it out onto a plain sheet of white paper. Make your design large and not too intricate so that it shows up well on your item of clothing.[2]
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    • If you have a Cricut maker, you can use it to cut letters and designs out of freezer paper. This is great for more intricate, detailed designs.
  3. Turn the paper over and lay it face down on a sheet of freezer paper. Freezer paper has 2 sides to it. 1 side is plain paper that you can write on and the other has a waxy coating on it. Lay your paper with a design on it on the waxy side of the freezer paper.[3]

    • You can find freezer paper in the baking section of most grocery stores.
  4. Cut out your design in freezer paper using a razor blade. Set your freezer paper and design onto a rubber cutting mat so that you don't damage any surfaces in your home. Use a razor blade to carefully cut your design out in the freezer paper.[4]

    • A razor blade will help you get the most detail in your design.
  5. Use painter's tape for a geometric design. If you want to make stripes, squares, or triangles on your clothing item, place thin pieces of painter's tape onto your shirt or pants instead of a stencil. Make sure you press your tape fully onto the clothing item so that no bleach can leak through.[5]
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    • You can also use painter's tape to make simple letters.

[Edit]Bleaching Your Design

  1. Place a piece of cardboard on the inside of your clothing item. Lay your item of clothing out on a flat surface. Put a piece of cardboard in between the front and the back of your clothing item. This will help to protect the other side of your shirt, pants, or sweatshirt.[6]

  2. Lay your design onto your clothing item and pass over it with an iron. Position your design in the area where you'd like it to go on your clothing item. Pass a hot iron over the design gently to stick the freezer paper onto your item of clothing. Use the iron 1 to 2 times until the design is stuck to the cloth.[7]

    • This will help the design stay in place as you spray it with bleach and reduce smudging.
  3. Make a 1:1 ratio of water and bleach in a spray bottle. Use a spray bottle that can produce a fine mist. Mix 1 part bleach and 1 part water in the spray bottle. Watering down the bleach will help it to spread more easily and create a prettier design.[8]

    • Put on gloves to protect your hands before you pour the bleach.
  4. Mist the area of your design lightly with the bleach spray. Hold the spray bottle about away from your clothing item. Gently press down on the spray bottle until the bleach solution comes out. Cover your entire area of design with the bleach spray until it is the color that you want.[9]

    • The more layers of bleach that you add, the lighter your design will be.
  5. Sprinkle bleach onto your clothes with a paintbrush for a splatter effect. If you don't want a full block of bleach in your design or you want to spice up the edges, dip a paintbrush in your bleach solution. Flick the paintbrush over your clothing item to create random drops of bleach. The more bleach you use, the bigger the drops will be.[10]

    • Rinse your paintbrush out well after you use it to get rid of all the bleach.
  6. Draw designs with a bleach pen for more control. Purchase a bleach pen made for removing stains. Use this pen to draw on your clothing item and make shapes, words, or intricate patterns. The small tip of the bleach pen will give you more control over your design.[11]
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    • You can buy bleach pens at most home goods stores.
  7. Take off the stencil and rinse your clothing in cold water. If you let the bleach sit on your item of clothing, it will turn lighter and lighter as it dries. Remove the stencil and rinse your item in cold water to stop the bleach from lightening anymore. Let your item of clothing dry and then show it off to your friends![12]

    • You can wash and dry your clothing item like you normally would after you wear it.

[Edit]Tie-Dying with Bleach

  1. Lay a black item of clothing out on a flat surface. Tie-dying with bleach shows up the best on a black item of clothing. Lay it out on a flat surface, like a table, where you can work with it easily.[13]
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  2. Grab the middle of the clothing item and twist it inwards and around itself. Use 1 hand to pinch the middle section of your clothing item and pull it slightly upwards. Wrap the item of clothing around this middle section until it creates a loose circle.[14]

    • You can also roll the item of clothing up in on itself to create a different pattern with your bleach.
  3. Wrap 5 to 10 rubber bands around your item to keep it twisted. Use large, thick rubber bands that are sturdy enough to stay in place. Wrap a few around your item of clothing until it stays in place and isn't likely to come undone as you work on it.[15]

    • You can buy rubber bands at most home goods or office supply stores.
  4. Make a 1:1 ratio of bleach and water in a squirt bottle. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Use a squirt bottle with a small opening so that you can control the spray of bleach. Pour 1 part bleach and 1 part water into your squirt bottle.[16]
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  5. Pour your bleach mixture over your item of clothing. Protect your surfaces by placing your clothing item into a container that won't be harmed by bleach, like a plastic bucket or tub. Use your squirt bottle to pour your bleach mixture onto your clothing item. You can do as much or as little as you'd like depending on how much bleach you'd like to be on your item.[17]

    • Make sure you hit all sides of your clothing item with bleach so that it looks even.
  6. Let the bleach sit for 30 minutes. Allow the bleach to soak into the fabric by letting it sit. You can speed up this process by placing your bleached item in the sun. If your item is starting to get lighter than you want it to, unwrap it and rinse it right away.[18]
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  7. Unwrap your item of clothing and rinse it out with cold water. Take the rubber bands off of your clothing item and discard of them. Rinse your item out under a tap with cold water for 1 to 2 minutes. Let the item dry before you wear it.[19]
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    • You may want to wash your item on its own the first few times it gets dirty so that the bleach doesn't transfer to any of your other clothes.

[Edit]Things You'll Need

[Edit]Making Stencils and Designs

  • Item of clothing
  • Freezer paper
  • Design on plain paper
  • Razor blade
  • Iron
  • Painter's tape (optional)

[Edit]Bleaching Your Design

  • Gloves
  • Bleach
  • Spray bottle
  • Paintbrush (optional)
  • Bleach pen (optional)

[Edit]Tie-Dying with Bleach

  • Black item of clothing
  • Rubber bands
  • Bleach
  • Plastic container or bucket
  • Squirt bottle

[Edit]References

How to Make Ginger Rice

Posted: 27 Apr 2020 01:00 AM PDT

Ginger rice is a general term for any rice that has been cooked with ginger. It is commonly found in Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Indian dishes. To make ginger rice, peel and mince your ginger. Add it to some water or broth and cook it on your stove. You can use a rice cooker to get a more uniform texture if you have one. Use ginger rice to make a variety of dishes, like fried eggs and rice, chili-garlic shrimp, and chicken katsu. Basically, any Asian dish can use ginger rice in place of standard white, brown, basmati, or jasmine rice.

[Edit]Ingredients

[Edit]Ginger Rice in a Saucepan

  • 2 tablespoons (10.4 g) of ginger
  • 1 tablespoon (14 g) of unsalted butter
  • 0.5 teaspoon (5.7 g) of salt
  • of water or chicken broth
  • 1 cup (175 g) of rice

Yields 4 servings

[Edit]Ginger Rice in a Rice Cooker

  • 2 tablespoons (10.4 g) of ginger
  • 0.5 teaspoon (5.7 g) of salt
  • 3 cups (525 g) of rice
  • of water
  • of sesame oil (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons (6 g) of sesame seeds (optional)
  • Cilantro, to taste (optional)

Yields 6 servings

[Edit]Chili-Ginger Shrimp

  • of chicken broth
  • of ketchup
  • of oyster sauce
  • of shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1.5 cup (262 g) of ginger rice
  • of chili-garlic sauce
  • 0.5 cup (45 g) of broccoli (optional)

Yields 4 servings

[Edit]Chicken Katsu with Ginger Rice

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup (128 g) of flour
  • 1 cup (125 g) of breadcrumbs
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 4 chicken cutlets

Yields 4 servings

[Edit]Steps

[Edit]Making Ginger Rice in a Saucepan

  1. Peel 2 tablespoons (10.4 g) of ginger with a spoon. Take your ginger and hold it firmly in your nondominant hand. Grab a spoon and hold the round side of the spoon's bowl against the skin. Drag the spoon away from you to remove a layer of skin. Repeat this process until you've removed all of the skin.[1]

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    • You can use a peeler or knife if you'd like, but it's pretty easy to peel ginger with the side of a spoon.
    • You can purchase pre-skinned ginger from some grocery stores. It usually tastes fresher if you peel it yourself, though.
  2. Mince the ginger using a chef's knife. Set your ginger out on a cutting board. Cut your 2 tablespoons (10.4 g) of ginger into smaller chunks. Continue cutting the ginger until you've diced it into pieces. Scoop loose pieces together by hand and cut through the ginger repeatedly until you have a small pile of minced ginger.[2]

    • You can also use a garlic press to squeeze the peeled ginger into a pulp if you have one.
  3. Melt 1 tablespoon (14 g) of butter in a medium saucepan. Grab a clean saucepan with a tall rim. Add (14 g) of butter to the pan. Heat the pan over low heat until the butter melts.[3]

  4. Add your ginger, rice, water, and broth to the saucepan. Pour of water or chicken broth into the pan. Then, sprinkle in 0.5 teaspoon (5.7 g) of salt. Slide your ginger into the broth or water by tilting the cutting board over the pan and scraping the minced ginger off with the edge of your blade. Put 1 cup (175 g) of rice into the pan.[4]

    • Rinse the rice before pouring it if you'd like. To do this, soak the rice in water and spoon off any cloudy portions before straining the water out. Alternatively, you can put the rice grains on a strainer and run them under a steady stream of water.
    • Most ginger rice recipes call for Basmati or jasmine rice. Basmati rice is more commonly used in Indian dishes, while jasmine rice is most commonly found in Chinese, Thai, and Japanese dishes. While these are the most commonly-used varieties for ginger rice, but you can use any type of rice that you'd like.
    • Broth will result in tastier rice but cooking the rice in water is a healthier option. It is completely up to you if you want to use broth or water.
  5. Cover the pan and bring it to a boil over high heat. Mix the contents of the pan for 5-10 seconds to distribute the rice evenly in the broth or water. Place a cover over your saucepan. Turn the heat on to medium-high. Continue to heat the pan until the water or broth reaches a rolling boil.[5]

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    • Use a clear cover if you can so that you can monitor the heat easily. Otherwise, remove the cover after every 2-3 minutes to check on the broth and water to see if it's boiling.
    • It typically takes 5-10 minutes for water or broth to boil.
  6. Reduce the heat and cook the rice on low heat for 10-15 minutes. Once the water or broth begins to boil, reduce the heat to low. Leave the cover on and let the rice heat for 10-15 minutes until the rice is finished cooking. To tell if the rice is done, remove a few grains with a fork and let it cool. Then, touch or taste it. If the rice is completely soft in the center, it has finished cooking.[6]

    • The rice should look bigger when it's done. If the rice has doubled in size, it has probably finished cooking.
  7. Remove the rice from the heat and let it cool for 10 minutes. Once the rice is tender, turn the burner off and remove the pan. Transfer the rice to a large bowl. If there is still some water or broth remaining, strain it in a strainer or colander before transferring it to your bowl. Wait at least 10 minutes to give the rice time to cool and settle. Fluff the rice with the tines of your fork before serving it.[7]

    • You can use a rice paddle instead of a fork if you prefer.
    • Ginger rice is often used as an ingredient, but it makes a tasty treat on its own!

[Edit]Making Ginger Rice in a Rice Cooker

  1. Rinse your rice and add it to your rice cooker. Rinse your rice by soaking it and spooning the cloudy water off or set it out on a strainer and run it under water. Take 3 cups (525 g) of rice and pour it into your rice cooker. You can use any variety of rice that you'd like for this recipe.[8]

    • This recipe yields 6 servings. Feel free to adjust the ingredients to produce less rice, though.
  2. Cut 2 tablespoons (10.4 g) of ginger up add it to the rice cooker. Take (10.4 g) of ginger and peel it using the round edge of a spoon's bowl. Set the ginger out on a cutting board and cut it up into small pieces, no larger than . Take the blade of your knife and press the blunt side into the ginger to compact it. Use the edge of your knife to slide the ginger off of your cutting board and into the rice cooker.[9]

  3. Add around of water to the rice. The water requirements for rice cookers depend on the variety of rice that you're using. Pour of water and press the rice down gently with a spatula or the palm of your hand. If the water rises up a little past the rice, you should be fine. Add water as needed until the water raises above the rice when you compress it.[10]

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    • Some rice cookers have hash marks on the inside of the pot that show you how much water to add based on how much rice you're using.
  4. Sprinkle 0.5 teaspoons (5.7 g) of salt into the pot. Measure out 0.5 teaspoons (5.7 g) of salt and add it to the water. Gently mix the contents of the rice cooker with a spoon to spread the salt out into the water.[11]

  5. Cook the rice for 15-20 minutes until it's fluffy and soft. Plug your rice cooker in and turn it on. If you have an electronic rice cooker, use the automatic setting for standard rice. Some rice cookers will shut off automatically when the rice is ready. If your cooker isn't automatic though, check on the rice after 15 minutes. If the water is mostly gone, try touching or eating one of the grains after letting it cool. If it is completely soft, your rice is ready.[12]
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    • Most of the special settings on a rice cooker are designed for additional ingredients you may add along with your rice. The standard setting should be fine for rice on its own, though.
  6. Fluff the rice with a fork and remove any remaining chunks of ginger. Put on an oven mitt and remove the rice cooker's bowl. Transfer the rice to a clean bowl, straining any excess water if necessary. Use the tines of your fork to fluff the rice and separate it. If you see any big pieces of ginger, remove them with a spoon.[13]

  7. Drizzle sesame oil and sesame seeds over the rice before serving. If you're eating the rice on its own, you can season it with sesame oil and sesame seeds if you'd like. Pour of sesame oil over the rice and sprinkle 2 teaspoons (6 g) of sesame seeds on top. Mix the rice with a slotted spoon. You can garnish the rice with cilantro if you enjoy the flavor.[14]

[Edit]Using Ginger Rice in Common Dishes

  1. Replace standard rice with ginger rice in any Asian dish. Ginger rice is incredibly versatile, and it pairs well with a variety of Asian dishes. The next time you want to take your rice dish to the next level, use ginger rice instead of standard white, brown, jasmine, or basmati rice. This will work for almost any Indian, Chinese, Thai, or Japanese dish.[15]
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    • Indian dishes that will work with ginger rice include chicken tikka masala, biryani, and bisi bele bath. You can also introduce ginger into your favorite coconut rice recipe to turn it into coconut-ginger rice.
    • Thai dishes that can utilize ginger rice include any fried-rice dish, khao man gai, and Thai-style chicken soup.
    • Any Chinese dish can use ginger rice instead of regular white or brown rice. Orange chicken, beef with broccoli, chicken-fried rice, and kung pao chicken can all work with ginger rice.
    • The main Japanese dish that you'll want to avoid toying with is sushi—the ginger won't mix nicely with some varieties of raw fish. However, Japanese curry rice, takikomi gohan, and donburi can all use ginger rice.
  2. Fry an egg and lay it on top of ginger rice for a simple breakfast dish. Eggs and rice are a classic combination in many Asian dishes. Cook any amount of ginger rice. At the same time, melt some butter in a skillet. Crack your desired number of eggs in the skillet and cook them until the edges are set but the center is still runny. Add your rice to a small bowl or plate and add your eggs on top. Garnish with diced leeks if you'd like.[16]

    • You can make the egg any way that you'd like—it doesn't need to be sunny-side up.
    • This is a great way to use leftover rice from last night's dinner since you can use any amount that you'd like.
  3. Add shrimp and chili-garlic sauce to the rice for a spicy seafood dish. Mix of chicken broth, of ketchup, and of oyster sauce in a measuring cup. Cook of peeled and deveined shrimp in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side. Fill a skillet with your oyster sauce and cook 1.5 cup (262 g) of ginger rice in it. Combine the shrimp and rice. Top with of your favorite chili-garlic sauce.[17]
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    • You can add 1/2 cup (45 g) of broccoli to get some vegetables in the dish if you'd like.
    • This recipe yields 4 servings. Adjust the ingredients by dividing them in half to create 2 servings.
  4. Cook some chicken katsu and lay it on top of your ginger rice. Beat 2 eggs in a mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, pour 1 cup (128 g) of flour. In a third container, add 1 cup (125 g) of breadcrumbs. Season 4 chicken cutlets with salt and pepper to taste. Then, dredge the cutlets in the flour. Dip each cutlet in the egg before dredging them in the breadcrumbs. Cook the chicken in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 4 minutes on each side. Put each cutlet on top of a bed of ginger rice before serving your dish.[18]
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    • This recipe yields 4 servings. You can divide the ingredients in half to yield 2 servings.

[Edit]Video

[Edit]Things You'll Need

[Edit]Cooking Your Rice in a Pan

  • Spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Saucepan
  • Colander or strainer (optional)
  • Fork

[Edit]Making Ginger Rice in a Rice Cooker

  • Spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Colander or strainer (optional)
  • Fork
  • Knife
  • Rice cooker
  • Oven mitt

[Edit]Using Ginger Rice in Common Dishes

  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan

[Edit]References

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