Steamed rice, a seemingly simple staple dish, actually contains an endless gastronomic philosophy. In the process of washing, gentle techniques and moderate water volume ensure the purity and fullness of the rice. And when the steam slowly rises and the rice rolls in the pot, the expectation and satisfaction seem to be the best interpretation of life.
So, how long does it take to steam rice and how do you steam it? Here's how to do it
Rice cooker steamed rice:
Ingredient matching: Generally speaking, the ratio of rice to water is 1 gram of rice for 12~1.5 g water. For example, if you want to steam 350 grams of rice, then the amount of water required is about between 420 grams and 525 grams.
Steps: Prepare 350g of rice and place it in the inner bowl of the rice cooker.
Add an appropriate amount of water, and the water surface should be just over the rice surface, about the depth of the rice's index knuckle.
Close the lid of the rice cooker and select the "Cook Rice" function to start steaming the rice.
Wait for about 20 minutes or so until the rice cooker automatically jumps to keep warm mode, indicating that the rice has been steamed.
Steamed rice in a regular steamer:
Ingredient pairing: Similarly, the ratio of rice to water is 1 gram of rice for 12~1.5 g water. If you want to steam 500 grams of rice, then the amount of water required is about between 600 grams and 750 grams.
Steps: Prepare 500 grams of rice and place it in a larger container.
Add an appropriate amount of water, and the water surface should be just over the rice surface, about the depth of the rice's index knuckle.
Place the container in the steamer, taking care to make sure there is enough water in the steamer.
Cover the steamer, heat over high heat until the water boils, then turn to low heat and continue steaming for about 30 minutes.
After turning off the heat, do not immediately open the lid and let the rice simmer in the steamer for 5 to 10 minutes.
Open the lid and gently turn the rice with chopsticks or a spoon to make it more fluffy.
Once the above steps are complete, you can enjoy the delicious steamed rice. If you want to try different textures and flavors, you can also add some seasonings or side dishes to the rice according to your personal preference, such as white vinegar, corn kernels, lotus leaves, etc.
Note: The specific time and amount of steaming time and amount of rice may vary depending on factors such as the variety of rice, the degree of newness, and the humidity of the environment, so it needs to be adjusted appropriately according to the actual situation.
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