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Ethan Collins
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC)
- Program: Culinary Arts AAS
- Focus: Hands-on cooking fundamentals with training that supports recipe testing, menu thinking, and consistent results across different dishes.
Rice Texture Testing, Fluffy Grain Control, Crispy Bottom Techniques, Rice To Water Ratio Tweaks, Leftover Rice Upgrades, Simple Sauce Pairing For Bowls
Ethan’s thing is chasing that “just-right” rice feel – the kind that holds its shape, stays tender, and still feels light. He keeps recipes practical, but he tests like a scientist with a spoon.
If the grains clump, he adjusts the rinse and rest. If the bottom browns too fast, he dials in the heat like a volume knob.
He’s also the reason many of our recipes include tiny texture checks, because rice should be predictable, not a surprise.
Ethan’s Accomplishments
- Became texture-led rice kitchen where every recipe teaches one clear “feel check” you can use forever
- Developed Bowl Blueprints that turn one batch of rice into three different meals with quick sauces and toppings
Behind The Scene
Crispy-rice experiments, pantry remix dinners, street-food stops, comparing rice brands and grain behavior
Ethan’s Favorite
- A lid lift that releases clean steam and a fresh, warm rice smell
- A pan scrape that sounds crisp and turns out golden instead of dark
- Leftover rice becoming the best meal of the week
Ethan’s Advice
“Rice is the base, but texture is the story. Once you get the feel, everything else gets easier.”