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Steamed Rice
Mild, faintly sweet, and starchy, taking on the flavor of whatever it's served alongside.
Lens analyzedSteamed rice is rice cooked in water or a steamer until the grains are tender and separate, the everyday side that anchors meals across Asian, Latin American, and countless other cuisines. Its plain, absorbent character makes it a natural partner for saucy, highly seasoned dishes.
Where it comes from
Rice cultivation and steaming techniques developed independently across Asia thousands of years ago, and steamed rice remains the default starch at the center of the table in most Asian households, from Filipino silog breakfasts to Japanese rice bowls to Chinese family-style dinners. Its role as a blank, filling base is part of why it spread so widely.
Buying it
This entry covers rice that's already been cooked; for buying, look at the raw grain instead, a dry white or brown rice sold in sealed bags without moisture, discoloration, or a musty smell.
Storing it
Cooked rice needs to go into the fridge within about two hours of steaming and gets eaten within three to four days, since rice can harbor bacteria that survive cooking if it sits out too long. Reheat it until steaming hot all the way through before serving again.
Keeps about 3 days in the fridge.
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