Steamed Rice

Steamed rice is a simple dish, but some individuals have trouble cooking it. Common issues include adding too much rice or water, and not following the package directions.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (250 ml or 8.5 fl oz) dry rice
• 2 cups water
• ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)

Steps

1. Wash the rice if desired.
2. Place the rice in a deep saucepan with lid. Add salt if using, and stir.
3. Bring rice to a boil over high heat. Stir.
4. Reduce heat to low and cover the pot. Cook on low for 12 minutes.
5. Uncover rice and serve.

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Adapted from “Steamed Rice” in the Wikibooks Cookbook by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Reformatted for this site; this page's recipe text is shared under the same license.