How to cook rice for making fermented rice? Most of my north Indian friends, especially from my homestate of Punjab, have not tried boiling rice. This is what I mean by boiling rice. You let rice dance in a pool of boiling water until they soften. Then drain the rice and reserve the boiling water. This rice is a perfect candidate for fermentation. We have done several videos on fermenting rice already. #fermentedrice #riceisnice #fermentation #probiotics #healthyfood #healthierchoices #easytips