steamer and rice cooker

How to steam rice with steamer or rice cooker? Very easy to cooking rice if your have steamer or rice cooker at home.

Rice cooker

Place rice in a pot in side the rice cooer (approx. 2-1/2 qt). Rinse rice by running cold water over two or three times to cover and pouring the water out. This rids the rice of excess starch powder and broken rice which makes the cooked rice mushy and sticky. Add just enough water to cover the top of the rice by 1/2-inch (approximately 3 cups).

The secret of perfect rice lies in the quantity of water used-measure holding your finger on top of the rice-the water should reach just below your middle finger's first joint. All the water should be absorbed during cooking, leaving the rice firm and fluffy.

press the cook botton to start.Rice only takes 20-25 minutes when it finish light will move to warm botton.Very easy you don't have to pay attention at all.

Steamer

2 cups rice
2 1/4 to 21/2 cups water


1. Rinse rice 3 to 4 times in running water and drain.
2. Add fresh water and let stand for 5 minutes or longer.
3. Bring rice to a boil on medium-high heat and boil approx. 2 minutes.
4. Cover, turn heat to low and cook for 20 minutes. Don't peek or steam will be released!
5. Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes before lightly fluffing and serving.