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    How To Make Easy Steamed Rice

    4 April 2022 by alicia gonzalez tome 1 Comment

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    You're about to learn how to make easy steamed rice. This recipe is completely foolproof! Success guaranteed, I promise! Gluten-free.

    Easy steamed rice in a bowl with star anise on top

    A well cooked rice is an amazing comforting side dish. I know it can seem too basic, but really this technique makes amazing rice!!

    Pairs great with my mango chicken curry or my cauliflower mango curry.

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    • Ingredients
    • How to make steamed rice
    • Why you will love this easy steamed rice recipe
    • Storage
    • Top tip to make the best steamed rice!
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    Ingredients

    This recipe it's called "how to make easy steamed rice" for a reason! All you need is:

    • Jasmine rice (or long grain rice)
    • Star anise - this is optional, but I love the aroma it brings to the rice!
    • Pinch of salt
    • Water

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Easy steamed rice in a bowl with star anise on top

    How to make steamed rice

    In a small or medium pot, bring water to boil. Once the water is boiling add the rice, salt and star anise.

    Stir well to combine, put the lid, and bring the heat to medium-high. Cook for 10 minutes.

    Turn off the heat, leave the lid on, and let it rest for another 6-10 minutes. Enjoy!!

    Easy steamed rice step 1
    Easy sticky rice step 2

    Why you will love this easy steamed rice recipe

    • It's super a easy and quick way to cook rice
    • Super affordable and filling recipe
    • Great comfort food to pair with curries
    • Gluten free and vegan
    Green thai fish curry with easy sticky rice

    Storage

    You can store the leftover rice in an airtight container in the fridge, for up to 3-4 days.

    Top tip to make the best steamed rice!

    Let the rice rest with the lid for 6-8 minutes if you like the rice more "al dente", or for 10 if you prefer the rice more cooked.

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    Easy steamed rice

    How To Make Easy Steamed Rice

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    • Author: alicia gonzalez tome
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 2 cups cooked 1x
    • Category: Side
    • Cuisine: Asian
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    This quick and easy steamed rice recipe is completely foolproof! Success guaranteed, I promise! Gluten-free.


    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 1 cup of jasmine rice
    • 2 cups of water
    • 1 star anise (optional)
    • Pinch of salt

    Instructions

    1. Bring water to boil in a small or medium pot.
    2. Once it's boiling, add the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine. Put the lid, bring the heat to medium-high and cook for 10 minutes.
    3. Turn off the heat and let it rest with the lid for 6-10 minutes.
    4. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Let the rice rest with the lid for 6-8 minutes if you like the rice more "al dente", or for 10 if you prefer the rice more cooked.
    • Store in the fridge in an airtight container for upto 3-4 days.

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    1. Tim says

      November 20, 2022 at 6:20 am

      Superb!! I always use this recipe to steam the rice.

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