What can I add to steamed rice to make it more fragrant?

When steaming rice, add some seasoning to make the rice more fragrant. Among them, the most common are star anise and cinnamon.

Illicium verum is a common spice with strong fragrance and unique taste. Adding a few star anises to steamed rice can make the rice more fragrant and delicious. Illicium verum can not only increase the flavor of rice, but also have good medicinal value.

Cinnamon bark is also a common spice with rich aroma and unique taste. Adding some cinnamon to rice can make rice more sweet and delicious. Besides star anise and cinnamon, you can also add some spices such as clove, tsaoko and pepper, which have unique fragrance and characteristics and can make rice more colorful.

Tips for steaming rice

First, choose the right rice. Generally speaking, Thai fragrant rice and Japanese rice are suitable for steamed rice. For northerners, you can choose long-grain fragrant rice or northeast rice. Rice has different water absorption. Soak it for a period of time before steaming to make the rice grains fuller and taste better.

Secondly, you can add some oil or salt when steaming rice, which can make the rice softer and more shiny. If you want to make the rice richer, you can add some spices such as star anise and cinnamon.

In addition, the amount of water is also critical. Generally speaking, you need to add 1.5 to 2 cups of water to each cup of rice. If you want the rice to be softer or harder, you can increase or decrease the amount of water. The time for steaming rice should also be mastered, which usually takes 30 to 40 minutes. Too long or too short time will affect the taste of rice.