How to make drained rice in a rice cooker
Recently, hot topics about kitchen tips have continued to heat up across the Internet. Among them, "rice cooker draining rice" has become a hot topic due to its simple and practical characteristics. This article will combine the hot content of the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the steps and techniques for making leek rice in a rice cooker, and attach structured data for reference.
1. What is leek rice?

Leaching rice is a traditional cooking method that separates the rice grains from the rice soup to make the rice softer and more grainy. Compared with ordinary braised rice, drained rice is more suitable for eating with stir-fries or cold dishes.
| Type | regular rice | Drain the rice |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture content | higher | lower |
| Taste | slimy | loose |
| Suitable for matching | Stew | Stir-fried/cold dishes |
2. Steps for making drained rice in a rice cooker
1.Prepare materials: Rice (long-grain rice is recommended), water, rice cooker, strainer or steaming rack
2.Rice to water ratio: Adjust with reference to the following data:
| Rice quantity (cup) | Amount of water boiled for the first time (ml) | Amount of steamed water for the second time (ml) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 600 | 50 |
| 2 | 1200 | 100 |
| 3 | 1800 | 150 |
3.Operation process:
① Wash the rice and soak it for 20 minutes
② Put rice and water into the rice cooker and start the "porridge cooking" mode (if this function is not available, use the normal rice cooking mode)
③ Cook until the rice grains swell but not completely reduced to soup (about 15 minutes), turn off the power and remove the rice grains
④ Put the rice grains into the strainer, place it on the steaming grid of the rice cooker, add a small amount of water and steam for 10 minutes
3. Solutions to common problems
| question | Reason | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Rice is too wet | Insufficient cooking time for the first time | Extend cooking time by 3-5 minutes |
| Raw rice | Insufficient steaming water | Add 20ml of steaming water |
| Sticky rice grains | Improper rice selection | Switch to indica or long-grain rice |
4. Summary of popular techniques across the Internet
According to recent social platform data analysis, the following techniques have received the highest number of likes:
•tea substitution method: Use light tea water to cook rice for the first time to enhance the aroma (heat index ★★★★☆)
•Double steaming process: The steaming stage is carried out twice, 5 minutes each time (heat index ★★★★)
•Chilled treatment: Quickly chill the cooked rice for 30 seconds before steaming (heat index ★★★☆)
5. Comparison of nutritional data
| Nutrients (per 100g) | Drain the rice | regular rice |
|---|---|---|
| Calories (kcal) | 110 | 130 |
| Carbohydrate(g) | 24.5 | 28.2 |
| GI value | 65 | 73 |
6. Precautions
1. It is recommended to use a rice cooker with a steam grill function. If there is no rice cooker, you can use gauze instead of a filter.
2. Pay attention when cooking for the first time to prevent overflowing.
3. After steaming, open the lid and fluff it immediately to avoid lumps on the bottom.
4. Do not throw away the rice water, it can be used for beauty treatment or drinking (needs to be kept refrigerated)
By following the above steps, you can easily make professional-grade drained rice in a rice cooker. This method is especially suitable for summer diet, which can not only retain the nutrition of rice, but also obtain a refreshing taste. Recently, major food bloggers are recommending this method, so give it a try!
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