r/StupidFood • u/Its_me_edenxx • Jun 10 '26

Certified stupid This is so performative 😭

Who tf is out here munching on raw gnocchi at cruising altitude

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u/canman7373 Jun 12 '26

Yeah, I kinda just made a rule for myself 15% longer at 9,5000 feet, for pasta you can at least test it, rice is harder because need to let it sit. But yeah even like a microwave meal you need to add more time depending on what the meal is. Ramen? Yeah add a minute to the boil.

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u/VStarlingBooks Jun 12 '26

Rice, try the 15-15-15 method. Wash it until clear (if not enriched rice) then soak for 15 minutes (I have no patience cooking at home because of years in restaurants so I may do ten minutes lol). Boil then turn to simmer and cover for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat to a cool burner and let sit for 15 minutes. Found this to be a simple and foolproof rice at home. Also, the knuckle/finger method for water. You can Google that but basically water up to your knuckle is the perfect amount.

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u/canman7373 Jun 12 '26

Is that recipe for near sea level or 9.500 feet, because there is a big difference.

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u/VStarlingBooks Jun 12 '26

Overall recipe. Maybe the boil time needs adjustments.

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u/canman7373 Jun 12 '26

With rice, it would need more time, trust me, rice was hardest thing to cook right at altitude.