Steam Rice Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

Freshly cooked white rice.

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Ingredients

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1
Rinse Rice
Place the 1 cup of white rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse it under cold water for about 1-2 minutes. This will help remove excess starch, resulting in fluffier rice.
2
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Make sure to cover the saucepan with a lid.
3
Add Rice and Salt
Once the water is boiling, add the rinsed white rice and 0.5 tsp of salt to the boiling water. Stir gently to ensure that the rice is evenly distributed.
4
Simmer Rice
Reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a lid. Allow the rice to simmer for about 18-20 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed. Do not lift the lid during this time to ensure even cooking.
5
Fluff and Serve
Once the rice is cooked and all the water has been absorbed, remove the saucepan from the heat. Let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes. Then, using a fork, fluff the rice gently before serving.