{
  "id": 16622005,
  "title": "How to cook rice without burning it or making it mushy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/how-to-cook-rice-without-burning-it-or-making-it-mushy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T14:52:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/lifestyle/food-drink/2026-10-26-how-to-cook-rice-without-burning-it-or-making-it-mushy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Cooking rice can be tricky for beginners, but the right water ratio, gentle heat and a few simple techniques can help you achieve fluffy, evenly cooked grains.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}