Simple Steamed Rice

Name: Simple Steamed Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice; 2 1/4 cups water; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp butter or oil (optional)

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Simple Steamed Rice

Story updated September 18, 2026

Rice has been cultivated and steamed as a staple food across Asia for thousands of years, with steaming and boiling techniques refined independently across many regions long before rice cultivation spread globally through trade and colonization.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
2 1/4 cups water
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp butter or oil (optional)

Instructions

1Rinse the rice under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs mostly clear.
2Combine the rice, water, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
3Stir once, cover tightly, and reduce the heat to the lowest setting.
4Cook undisturbed for 15-18 minutes, until all the water is absorbed.
5Remove from heat, let stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and stir in butter if using.

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