Steamed Rice Bowls

In Meizhou, we were served rice from small clay bowls. We were told that the Hakka often steamed rice in small lidded clay bowls with brown glazed interiors and unglazed exteriors. Back home, I tried Chinese porcelain rice bowls and found that they worked, too.

If you own a large stacked steamer, this method is a neat way to steam individual bowls of rice. Simply rinse the rice, place equal portions of rice and water in each bowl, and steam until tender. It’s also an energy-saving t