How do I cook rice in a steamer?

I'd like to cook rice in my steamer, if possible. It comes with instructions for a bunch of food types, but doesn't mention anything for rice.

The bottom of the steamer looks like this:

I also have two of these to put on top of the previous compartment:

I usually get boil-in-bag rice and cook the rice in a pot on the stove, so I'm not really sure how to cook the rice with a steamer.

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Best Answer

It is probably best if you pre-soak the rice before cooking. How long you soak it for will depend strongly on the type of rice and your ambient temperature. Try an hour to begin with. Thai glutinous rice is traditionally steamed rather than boiled. Use a porous container for the rice so that excess water or condensates could drain out and not make the rice soggy. As a hack, you can wrap the pre-soak rice in a towel and put the bundle in the steamer, just be prepared to lose a fair amount to the towel deal with the sticky mess on it afterwards.

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What is the ratio of water to rice in a steamer?

The general ratio of water to rice in a rice cooker is 1:1. That means 1 cup water to 1 cup rice.

How long does it take to cook rice in a steamer?

Regular white rice will need about 15 to 30 minutes to be ready, while brown, red and wild rice will need between 45 minutes and an hour. Set the timer for the appropriate duration, and wait. If there are specific settings on your steamer for cooking rice, then use them.

Can rice be cooked with just steam?

Steaming the rice is a great cooking method because the steam cooks more gently than boiling in water which tends to clump the rice together into a sticky mess not to mention burning it becasue of the very hot pan bottom. You also need to ensure the rice is not overcooked.

Can you steam rice from Raw?

For example, 1 cup of uncooked rice, which serves 2 to 3 people, needs 2 cups of water. Bring the water to a boil and add the rice, salt to taste, and butter or oil, if desired. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer the rice for 20 minutes (or according to package directions) without lifting the lid.

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