5 from 3 votes
Steamed Rice
Steamed rice is one of the most useful foods you can make. It goes with just about anything, is a healthy choice, and, when done right, is a soft, warm comfort food.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
169 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt optional
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain thoroughly.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the salt and rinsed rice, then stir.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until all water is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and let the rice stand, covered, for 5 minutes to finish the steaming process. Fluff with a fork before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
169kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
0.3g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Sodium
154mg
(6%)
Potassium
53mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 169kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 154mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.