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Perfect Steamed Rice
Perfect Steamed Rice · ready in 33 min · 4 servings · 165 kcal per serving · very easy · 4 ingredients
Fluffy, tender rice with a lightly seasoned finish, cooked gently so each grain stays separate and satisfying.
- Prep
- 3 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 33 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 165
- Difficulty
- very easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 1 cupRice
- 1 tbspOil
- 1 tspSalt
- 2 cupWater
Equipment
stovetop, fork, lid, measuring cup, measuring spoons, saucepan
Instructions
- Measure ingredients
Measure the rice, water, oil, and salt, and set out a saucepan with a tight lid for cooking. · 2 min
What to look for: rice fully submerged
- Boil rice
Add the rice, water, oil, and salt to the saucepan and bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. · 5 min
What to look for: vigorous bubbling across the surface
- Simmer and serve
Reduce to a low simmer, cover without lifting the lid, and cook until the water is absorbed, then fluff and serve the rice. · 25 min
What to look for: rice looks tender and fluffy with no visible water
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 165 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 33 g |
| of which sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| of which saturated | 0 g |
| Fibre | 1 g |
| Sodium | 390 mg |
Nutri-ScoreB
Allergens
None of the 14 major allergens, per our data.
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 4 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 3 months
Ingredient substitutions
Rice
- brown rice: Increase cooking time and water slightly.
- jasmine rice: Provides a more aromatic result.
Oil
- olive oil: Adds mild fruitiness.
- butter: Richer flavor, not vegan.
Salt
- sea salt: Use fine salt for even seasoning.
- kosher salt: Adjust to taste.
