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title: "Rice Cooker Steamed Rice (电饭煲蒸米饭)"
description: "A household staple that everyone knows, with pure rice aroma and a soft, chewy texture. The water ratio can be adjusted for a firmer or moister result. Rich in carbohydrates, it quickly replenishes energy and pairs well with a variety of dishes. The process is extremely simple, making it easy for beginners to master. From washing the rice to finishing the steam, it takes about 40 minutes."
image: "https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/other_dian-fan-bao-zheng-mi-fan.jpg"
url: "https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/staple_dian-fan-bao-zheng-mi-fan/"
---

# Rice Cooker Steamed Rice

**电饭煲蒸米饭 · diàn fàn bāo zhēng mǐ fàn**

> Time: 40 min · Difficulty: Very Easy · Calories: 442 kcal · Serves: 1 serving · Category: [Staples](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/c/staple/) (主食)

A household staple that everyone knows, with pure rice aroma and a soft, chewy texture. The water ratio can be adjusted for a firmer or moister result. Rich in carbohydrates, it quickly replenishes energy and pairs well with a variety of dishes. The process is extremely simple, making it easy for beginners to master. From washing the rice to finishing the steam, it takes about 40 minutes.

![](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/other_dian-fan-bao-zheng-mi-fan.jpg)

## Ingredients

- 100 ml-200 ml Southern or northern rice (江南米或北方大米) — per serving
  - Tip: Jiangnan rice is long and slender, while northern rice is short and round, with slightly different textures.
- to taste (see fingertip measure water method) Water (水)
  - Tip: It is recommended to use purified water for a better taste.

## Tools

Rice cooker

## Method (6 steps)

1. **Wash the Rice** — Place the prepared rice into a container and gently rub it with clean water to remove surface dust. Repeat 1-2 times.
   - Duration: 3 min
   - Tip: Do not wash the rice too many times, as this can cause nutrient loss.
   ![Step 1: Wash the Rice](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_dian-fan-bao-zheng-mi-fan/step_1.jpg)
2. **Add Water** — Place the washed rice into the rice cooker inner pot and add water. Use the fingertip water-measuring method to determine the water level: for Jiangnan rice, the water should cover the rice by about 2.6 cm above the point where your index finger touches the rice; for northern rice, cover it by about 2 cm.
   - Duration: 2 min
   - Tip: The fingertip water-measuring method is key to precisely determining the rice-to-water ratio.
   ![Step 2: Add Water](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_dian-fan-bao-zheng-mi-fan/step_2.jpg)
3. **Start Heating** — Place the inner pot into the rice cooker, plug in the power, and press the cook button to enter heating mode. Wait about 30 minutes.
   - Duration: 30 min
   - Tip: The exact time may vary depending on the rice cooker model.
   ![Step 3: Start Heating](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_dian-fan-bao-zheng-mi-fan/step_3.jpg)
4. **Automatic Keep Warm** — Wait for the rice cooker to automatically switch to keep-warm mode.
   - Duration: 10 sec
   - Tip: Do not open the lid immediately at this point.
   ![Step 4: Automatic Keep Warm](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_dian-fan-bao-zheng-mi-fan/step_4.jpg)
5. **Steam the Rice** — Keep the rice cooker in keep-warm mode and let the rice continue to steam for 10-15 minutes.
   - Duration: 13 min
   - Tip: Steaming the rice allows for more even heating and a softer, chewier texture.
   ![Step 5: Steam the Rice](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_dian-fan-bao-zheng-mi-fan/step_5.jpg)
6. **Serve** — Use a rice paddle to fluff the rice and serve it in a bowl.
   - Duration: 1 min
   - Tip: Fluffing the rice helps release excess moisture.
   ![Step 6: Serve](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_dian-fan-bao-zheng-mi-fan/step_6.jpg)

## Tips

- No matter what container you use, the fingertip water-measuring method can help you cook great rice.
- The amount of water can significantly affect the texture of a bowl of good rice.
- Jiangnan rice is long and slender, while northern rice is shorter and rounder. Different varieties require slight adjustments in water amount.
- For more information, refer to the rice cooker manual.

## Overview image

![Rice Cooker Steamed Rice — ingredients and steps overview](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/overview/other_dian-fan-bao-zheng-mi-fan_overview.jpg)

## Source

Recipe text from [HowToCook](https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook), structured by [Vibe Cook](https://github.com/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend). Public domain (Unlicense).

Original: https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook/blob/master/dishes/staple/米饭/煮锅蒸米饭.md

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