Simple Steamed Rice with Carrots

Simple Steamed Rice with Carrots recipe videos

Simple Steamed Rice with Carrots is a comforting, staple dish where fluffy white rice is cooked with finely grated or diced carrots, allowing the rice to absorb the vegetable's subtle sweetness and color. It is a common home-style preparation found in many Asian cuisines, particularly in Chinese and Southeast Asian cooking, often served as a mild, wholesome base for other dishes.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates for energy, with minimal fat and protein. It provides a good amount of dietary fiber and beta-carotene (a precursor to Vitamin A) from the carrots, with a typical serving containing around 200-250 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	230 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	51 g
Fat	0.8 g
Fiber	3.5 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	5 mg
Vitamin A	180 mcg RAE
Potassium	160 mg
Vitamin C	3 mg
Manganese	0.9 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.3 mg
Niacin (B3)	2.5 mg
Folate	45 mcg
Iron	1.2 mg

Per 1 cup (195 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this is a classic example of 'fan-cai' (rice and dishes) balance in Chinese meals, where simple rice is subtly enhanced. Nutritionally, the beta-carotene in carrots is fat-soluble, so a tiny bit of oil in the cooking process can significantly boost its absorption.