The content creator known as Guajirita Cubana dared to be honest on social media and shared her first experience cooking white rice, a dish that appears simple but has been the nightmare of many beginners in kitchens around the world.
He had only an old pressure cooker and an electric stove that was only half working, but he set out to prepare a typical daily menu in Cuba: white rice, scrambled eggs, and a ripe plantain.
The result was not what was expected. The rice turned out sticky and damp, and the scramble stuck to the bottom of the pot. The ripe plantain was the most appetizing item on the menu.
The young woman mentally prepared herself to face harsh criticism on social media, but her followers turned the story in a way she might not have imagined.
Far from receiving criticism, his sincerity and sense of humor won over users. The video has accumulated over 11,000 views and sparked an avalanche of kind and supportive comments from Cubans both inside and outside the island.
"When I moved out on my own, I had to call my mom on the phone just to ask how to boil water," confessed someone with a laugh.
Another person said, “Once I made rice and it turned into a jelly-like soup, but over the years I learned... that no one is born knowing.”
There were also those who offered him cooking advice with affection: “First bring the water to a boil and then add the rice.” Contradictorily, another internet user told him, “First sauté the rice and then add the water.”
Someone also left a unique message of encouragement: “Practice makes perfect. Keep trying!”
The menu of La Guajirita Cubana was not worthy of a restaurant, but it achieved something valuable: it brought the community together to discuss stories of kitchens and sparked laughter among others as they recalled their first experiences cooking white rice.
This dish is quite unique because the recipe can vary depending on the type of rice used, as well as the type of pot and the heat level employed in its preparation.
Preparing white rice is a cooking test that requires skill. It takes perseverance to achieve the perfect doneness, a challenge that many cooks never master.
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