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Korean Steamed White Rice
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Korean Steamed White Rice

Korean: 백미밥

"The fundamental pillar of Korean cuisine, perfected in every grain."

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Estimated Nutrition

Calories 130 kcal
Carbs 28g
Protein 2.5g
Fat 0.3g

Ingredients

  • Main Ingredient: White rice (Korean short-grain)

  • Sub-ingredient: Water (filtered)

  • [재료]

  • 주재료: 백미 (한국산 단립종)

  • 부재료: 물 (정수된 물 권장)

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Local Substitutes

Instead of Short-grain white rice (Korean rice)

Use: Japanese short-grain white rice or Arborio rice

Reason: Similar starch content and texture; creates the sticky, tender grains characteristic of Korean white rice

🧑‍🍳 Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Washing : Discard first rinse quickly. Rub gently 3-4 times, keeping water slightly cloudy.

  2. 2

    Soaking : 30 mins (summer), 1 hour (winter) until opaque.

  3. 3

    Cooking : Ratio 1:1.1~1.2 (dry). Boil on high, medium for 10-15 mins, low for 5 mins.

  4. 4

    Steaming : Rest for 10-15 mins, then fluff gently with a paddle.

  5. 5

    조리법

  6. 6

    쌀 씻기 : 첫 물은 빠르게 버리고, 3~4회 가볍게 문질러 씻습니다. 약간 뿌연 상태가 영양소 보존에 좋습니다.

  7. 7

    쌀 불리기 : 여름 30분, 겨울 1시간. 쌀알이 불투명한 하얀색이 될 때까지 불립니다.

  8. 8

    취사 과정 : 쌀 1 : 물 1.1~1.2 비율. 강불로 끓인 뒤, 중불 10~15분, 약불 5분 뜸 들이기.

  9. 9

    뜸 들이기 : 불을 끄고 10~15분간 대기 후, 주걱으로 아래위 크게 뒤섞어 공기를 순환시킵니다.

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