Filipino Style Steamed White Rice
Have you ever wondered why a restaurant’s steamed white rice tastes so delicious? When my mother and I went to Amber Restaurant, and I purchased the Beef combo package, this is what was on my mind.
It has pichi-pichi cheese, steamed rice, and beef morcon. What I noticed was that their rice was fluffy, and the stickiness was just right.
I couldn’t resist wondering how it was manufactured, and fortunately, I discovered the answer, which I’ll offer here. Let us now have a look at how a Filipino makes steaming white rice.
Price and servings on Ambers menu:
| Serving Size | Price |
|---|---|
| single order | ₱ 22.00 |
What Makes Steamed White Rice So Famous?
The aroma and flavor of this white rice are what makes it so alluring. You’ll want to take a bite together with your preferred side dish as soon as you smell the aroma of cooked rice. Let’s investigate it further:
Taste of Rice: Although steamed rice isn’t spiced, adding this easy-to-make fluffy rice to any spicy meal will enhance its flavor. They complement every other Filipino food, including lechon kawali, beef morcon, and pig BBQ.
Aroma: I recall ordering when my mother and I were seated at a table at Amber Restaurant. The smell of rice was there, and I can assure you that it may intensify anyone’s appetite.
Easy to Make: The ease of steamed rice, in addition to its flavor and scent, is what makes it so well-known. Rice cooks for a maximum of 15 to 20 minutes with just water and a few other ingredients.
Let’s Try Steamed White Rice
Here’s how you can make steamed white rice at home like a true Filipino in minimum time.
Key-Ingredients:
- Rice – 4 cups
- Water – 6 cups
Cooking Instructions:
- Before you begin, there are a few things you should know. The first is to always use the same size cup for the measurement of rice and water. For one cup of rice, you need 1.5 cups of water, you can add more rice and water based on how many people you’re cooking for.
- So take a pot and add rice in it then pour water. Make sure the water is in more quantity than rice. Once you add the water, use your hands and gently swirl the rice, then remove the water. Follow this process again two to three times until you see the water has become clear.
- After rinsing the rice with water, add the water you need for cooking. Hold the pot and put it on the stovetop at medium heat. Remember, cooking it on medium heat is important, on high heat the rice cooks too fast, and it may burn. This is why the right temperature is important.
- Let the rice cook for 10 minutes at medium heat, then lower the heat to a medium-low setting. Stir the rice to prevent sticking, and cook for another 10 minutes.
- After the additional 10 minutes of cooking, the rice should be done. You can take a few grains of rice and check them using your fingers. The rice should break right away when you squeeze it with your fingers.
- Now you can serve steamed rice with lechon kawali, pork BBQ, beef morcon, or any other dish. Enjoy!
Nutritional Profile of Steamed White Rice
Here’s the nutritional profile of steamed white rice. It’s based on the ingredients and the quantity I’ve used:
| Calories | 205 kcal |
| Proteins | 4.2 grams |
| Fats | 0.4 grams |
| Carbohydrates | 45 grams |
| Fiber | 0.6 grams |
| Sodium | 1 milligram |
| Sugars | 0.1 grams |
| Calcium | 16 milligrams |
| Iron | 1.9 milligrams |
| Magnesium | 19 milligrams |
| Phosphorus | 68 milligrams |
| Potassium | 55 milligrams |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.3 milligrams |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.3 milligrams |
| Folate | 58 micrograms |
Conclusion
This is the most straightforward guide you will ever find for Filipino steaming white rice. It pairs well with most foods and is quite simple to create. Enjoy it at home, and don’t hesitate to visit Amber Restaurant if you’re not in the mood to cook.
