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Steamed Rice

Steamed rice is a simple dish, but some individuals have trouble cooking it. Common issues include adding too much rice or water, and not following the package directions. This recipe for steamed rice is fail-safe and does not require the use of a special rice cooker or microwave.

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Before you start

A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.

Preparation checklist

  • Read all 5 method steps from beginning to end.
  • Measure and arrange all 3 listed ingredients.
  • Keep the recipe open and follow each step in order; the source does not state a total time.

Recipe notes & preparation tips

This formula can be easily scaled up or down. The universal rule with cooking steamed rice is that the proportion of water should be double that of the rice. If you use one cup of rice you must use two cups of water. If you use two cups of rice you must use four cups of water.

1 cup dry rice is enough for three adults.

Adapted from the source recipe's notes.
Step by step

Method

  1. 01

    Wash the rice if desired.

  2. 02

    Place the rice in a deep saucepan with lid. Add salt if using, and stir.

  3. 03

    Bring rice to a boil over high heat. Stir.

  4. 04

    Reduce heat to low and cover the pot. Cook on low for 12 minutes.

  5. 05

    Uncover rice and serve.

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!
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Source & licence

This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC0, credited to Ocdp; view original image record .