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Steamed Rice

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Steamed Rice is a simple side dish pairing that rounds out the plate.

Steamed rice ready to serve.

Prep

5 mins

Cook

18 mins

Total

23 mins

Calories

215 kcal

Protein

4.2 g

Carbohydrates

48.2 g

Serves

4 servings

Fat

0.6 g

Longevity

59/100

Steamed rice is one of the most reliable side dishes you can make at home. It uses just a few ingredients and fits nearly every type of meal. The process is simple: rinse, simmer, rest, and fluff. When timed right, the grains come out tender and separate. This side works for soups, stews, stir fries, and roasted mains. It is easy to batch cook and keep on hand for quick lunches. A little salt is optional and depends on your main dish. The technique is beginner-friendly and repeatable. Reheated rice also works well for next-day bowls and stir-fried leftovers. This is a country-kitchen basic that stays humble, useful, and dependable.

Ingredients

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Step-by-step

4 servings
  1. 1

    Step 1

    Rinse and combine

    • Ingredients:
      • 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
      • 2 cups water
    • Action: Rinse rice until water runs mostly clear, then add rice and water to a saucepan.
  2. 2

    Step 2

    Simmer covered

    • Ingredients:
      • Rice and water mixture
      • 1/4 teaspoons salt, optional
    • Action: Bring to a gentle boil, reduce to low, cover, and cook 15 to 18 minutes.
  3. 3

    Step 3

    Rest and fluff

    • Ingredients:
      • Cooked rice
    • Action: Remove from heat and rest covered 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan with lid

  • Fine-mesh strainer

  • Fork

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