Perfect Fluffy Steamed Rice

The most delicious and aromatic side dish in just minutes! This recipe for steamed rice is a guaranteed way to cook it quickly, easily and most successfully. Especially if you often end up with it overcooked and sticky. This one will be crumbly, juicy, and will absorb the oil and juice from the onion during the cooking process!
cook time: 45 min
Liam Carson
Perfect Fluffy Steamed Rice

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

157
Calories
7g
Fat
22g
Carbs
2g
Protein

Ingredients (45 portions)

Basic:

Onion 1 pc
Salt to taste
Butter 70 g
Water 470 ml
Rice 230 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to cook fluffy steamed rice in a saucepan? Very simple! To begin, prepare all the necessary ingredients according to the list. It is advisable to take clean drinking water for cooking, without any foreign smell or taste. Tap water must only be used through a filter, otherwise the taste of the finished dish may be spoiled by low-quality water.

Step 2

Step 2
Lightly salt the water to taste and boil. I added 1/2 tsp. salt.

Step 3

Step 3
While the water is heating, rinse the rice thoroughly until the water runs clear. You can take any rice, but preferably not of the lowest quality. Cheap rice cooks faster than premium grains. I have long grain Basmati rice. Before cooking, carefully read the instructions for how long to cook a particular variety.

Step 4

Step 4
Peel the onion and leave it whole. Choose the size of the bulb according to your taste. You donʼt have to add it at all. But it turns out more aromatic and tastier.

Step 5

Step 5
Pour the washed rice into a thick-bottomed pan and level it out.

Step 6

Step 6
Stick a whole onion on top. Place pieces of butter around.

Step 7

Step 7
Pour salted boiling water into the pan so that the water rises 1-1.5 cm above the rice. I got 460 ml of water. Just corresponds to the classic ratio: 1 part rice, two parts water.

Step 8

Step 8
Place the pan on low heat (I have setting 2 out of 9) and cook the rice until the liquid has completely evaporated. I cooked for 10 minutes. During the process, the cereal will absorb water and swell.

Step 9

Step 9
After the water has evaporated, turn off the heat, cover the pan with a lid and leave to steep for 15 minutes. During this time, the remaining water, if any, will be absorbed into the cereal.

Step 10

Step 10
Then remove the onion. Place the rice on plates and serve with any side dish. Bon appetit!

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