The Most Common Cooking Mistakes We All Make Daily

You're Cooking Your Rice Uncovered

If you're cooking your rice without a lid on, it won't get the appropriate amount of heat and steam to properly cook. Don't be a fool, cook rice with the lid on. 

You're Cooking Pancakes Too Hot

Pancakes are one of those great mystery foods that nobody really knows if they're cooking them correctly. A good rule of thumb is to start at a low heat and bring it up from there. Your first pancake will never be perfect, but your second one can be. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.