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How to Steam Rice
Tired of burnt rice? Mushy rice? Undercooked rice? Find out how to steam rice (such as jasmine) perfectly every time with this easy, quick cooking method.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 338 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup white rice (such as jasmine; about 95g)
- 2/3 cup water (155ml)
Instructions
- Note that the rice to water ratio should be: 1 (rice) : 1.3 (water). You can make it 1:1.5 if you like your rice soft. Pre-soak your rice for at least 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a shallow, heat-proof container that will fit in your steamer, and add the water to the rice. Everyone has their own preferences when it comes to the rice texture they like! Also, if you're making short grain rice, you can reduce the ratio to 1:1.1.
- Place in a steamer filled with cold water (the water should not be boiling when the rice is placed into the steamer).
- Turn on the heat to high, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. Turn off the heat, and let the rice sit in the steamer with the lid on for at least 5 more minutes. You can also keep it in there to stay warm until you’re ready to serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
338kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
74g
(25%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
13mg
(1%)
Potassium
106mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 106mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.