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Gourmet

Steamed Rice

4.4

(2)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 6 cups

Ingredients

1 tablespoon salt
2 cups uncovered long-grain rice

Preparation

  1. In a large saucepan bring 5 quarts water to a boil with the salt. Sprinkle in the rice, stirring until the water returns to a boil, and boil it for 10 minutes. Drain the rice in a large colander and rinse it. Set the colander over a large saucepan of boiling water and steam the rice, covered with a kitchen towel and the lid, for 15 minutes, or until it is fluffy and dry.

TagsRiceRice & GrainsSideDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeDairy FreeVeganVegetarianEasyQuickWeeknight Meals30 Minutes or Less5 Ingredients or FewerSteamGourmet
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