How to Cook Steamed Rice (Using Rice Cooker)
This recipe for Steamed Rice is one of our daily staples, providing a simple yet essential base for many meals. Its fluffy texture and versatility make it a perfect accompaniment to a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
- 180 ml jasmine rice or ¾ US cup, long grain, 1 Japanese cup [180ml/150g
- 230 ml water or as needed, according to your texture preference
Instructions
Rinse the rice:
- Use the rice cooker measuring cup (Japanese cup) to measure 1 cup (180ml/150g) of rice into the rice cooker liner pot.
- With your hand, gently swish and wash the rice under cold, clean running water, until the water is clear and no longer cloudy. Drain well.
- Depending on how cloudy the rice water is, this can take anywhere from 3-5 rinses, or more. (You can also place the rice into a sieve or fine mesh strainer and wash the rice this way before draining well and adding it back to the rice cooker liner pot).
Cover with water:
- Pour fresh, clean cold water over the rice, and use the guideline markings on the side of the pot to gauge how much water to add, or use the fingertip/knuckle method. (Marking on the finger equals the amount of water that needs to sit on top of the rice).
Cook:
- Close the lid, press the cook or start button and let the rice cooker work.
- When the rice is ready, let the rice sit for about 5-10 minutes with the lid closed to steam and become fluffier.
- Open the lid and gently fluff the rice with a rice paddle. Be careful not to be too aggressive or the rice grains will be smushed.
- Serve with your favorite dishes.
Notes
- A Japanese cup is the equivalent of about ¾ US cup.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 52
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 52kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 14mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.02g | 0% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.