{"id":8806,"date":"2024-10-19T09:00:37","date_gmt":"2024-10-19T16:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/?p=8806"},"modified":"2026-03-02T04:29:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T12:29:14","slug":"rice-cooking-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/rice-cooking-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Rice Cooking Tips: Why You Should Ditch the Knuckle Method for Perfectly Cooked Rice"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When it comes to cooking rice, many people have learned to use the <\/span>knuckle method<\/span><\/b>\u2014a technique passed down from parents or grandparents. The idea is simple, and some of us have heard it before. After adding the rice to the cooker, place your index finger on top of the rice, and add water until it reaches the first knuckle.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s a popular method that has seen a comeback recently. But is it really the best way to get the correct rice water ratio?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At Zojirushi, we believe in precision, which is why we\u2019re here to tell you that the knuckle method isn\u2019t as accurate as you might think. Let\u2019s break it down.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What\u2019s Wrong with the Knuckle Method?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The biggest flaw with the knuckle method is that it\u2019s <\/span>not consistent<\/span><\/b>. For starters, every person has different-sized hands. This means that the amount of water measured by your knuckle will vary greatly depending on the size of your finger. We did the math:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n