Steamed Rice

Name: Steamed Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed; 1.5 cups water; 1/2 tsp fine salt

Light and fluffy white rice cooked on the stovetop. Serves as a classic neutral staple for stir-fries, curries, and daily meals.

25 minEasyServes 4170 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
1.5 cups water
1/2 tsp fine salt

Instructions

1

Rinse 1 cup rinsed long-grain white rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water until the water runs clear.
2

Combine 1 cup rinsed long-grain white rice, 1.5 cups water, and 1/2 tsp fine salt in a medium saucepan over high heat.
3

Bring liquid to a boil, then cover with a tight-fitting lid and reduce heat to low.
4

Simmer undisturbed for 15 minutes.
5

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
6

Fluff long-grain white rice with a fork and serve.

Questions

How long does Steamed Rice keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Steamed Rice?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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