Perfectly Fluffy Steamed Rice
Achieve perfectly fluffy and light rice with this traditional steaming method. While it takes a bit longer than boiling, the results are worth the wait. For convenience, use an electric rice cooker to simplify the process.
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- Steamer tray
- Moistened cheesecloth
- Electric rice cooker (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 cup 225 g long-grain rice
- 4 cups 950 ml water (for boiling)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- Add the rice to the boiling water and cook for 5 minutes.
- Drain the rice in a colander.
- Line a steamer tray with moistened cheesecloth and spread the drained rice evenly over it.
- Place the steamer tray over a pot of boiling water and cover with a lid.
- Steam the rice for 30 minutes until it becomes fluffy and tender.
- Alternatively, use an electric rice cooker following the manufacturer’s instructions for steaming rice.
- The cooker will automatically shut off when the rice is ready.
Nutrition values
Calories: 170 kcal | Carbohydrates: 37 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 0.3 g