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Fluffy Steam Cooked Rice served in a dark ceramic bowl, garnished with fresh green parsley sprigs, green peas, and diced carrots on a rustic wooden table.

Steam Cooked Rice: How to Make It Perfect Every Time

By Nancy
Want fluffy, aromatic rice every time? Learn how to make perfect Steam Cooked Rice with simple steps and smart kitchen tips. Try it today!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Asian, Indian, Japanese
Servings 4
Calories 205 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Rice
  • Water
  • Salt

Instructions
 

Step 1: Rinse and soak

  • Rinse the rice with cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents sticking. Soak for about 20 minutes.
    Uncooked long-grain white rice soaking in water inside a stainless steel mixing bowl, set on a light marble countertop for preparation.

Step 2: Prepare the steamer

  • Fill the bottom pot with water, making sure it does not touch the top basket. Bring to a gentle boil.
    Place a piece of cheesecloth or banana leaf inside the steamer basket to prevent the grains from slipping
    Soaked long-grain white rice being poured from a bowl into a fine-mesh metal strainer to drain excess water into a stainless steel bowl below.

Step 3: Let the magic happen

  • Steam over medium heat for 25-30 minutes. Do not open the lid
    Once cooked, leave covered for 5 minutes. Then gently fluff with a rice paddle or fork.
    Drained long-grain white rice spread evenly over a cheesecloth liner inside a metal steamer basket set over a pot, ready for steaming.

Step 4: Serve and enjoy

  • Spoon it into bowls while it’s warm. The result? Fluffy, delicious steamed rice that goes with just about anything.
    FluffySteam Cooked Rice served in a dark ceramic bowl, garnished with fresh green parsley sprigs, green peas, and diced carrots on a rustic wooden table.

Notes

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: ~205
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Protein: 4.3g
  • Fat: Less than 1g
  • Sodium: 0mg
  • Gluten-free and naturally low in fat.
Note: The nutritional values provided are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, quantities, and brands used.
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