Steamed Rice
Steamed rice is a simple dish, but some individuals have trouble cooking it. Common issues include adding too much rice or water, and not following the package directions. This recipe for steamed rice is fail-safe and does not require the use of a special rice cooker or microwave.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 ml or 8.5 fl oz) dry rice
- 2 cups water
- ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
Ingredients for 2 servings (660 g) · the original recipe
Method
- 1
Wash the rice if desired.
- 2
Place the rice in a deep saucepan with lid. Add salt if using, and stir.
Stovetop - 3
Bring rice to a boil over high heat. Stir.
Stovetop - 4
Reduce heat to low and cover the pot. Cook on low for 12 minutes.
- 5
Uncover rice and serve.
Recipe from Wikibooks Cookbook, written by Wikibooks contributors. Used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; the ingredient list and method on this page are taken from that page and edited (its notes, tips and variations are not reproduced), and are available under the same licence. The macros, equipment tags and scaling are Ma Kitchen’s own and are not the source’s figures. Ma Kitchen is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wikibooks Cookbook. Copied on 2026-11-12.
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