How to Cook Dailymeal Porang Rice Without a Rice Cooker

Posted on January 02, 2026

How to Cook Dailymeal Porang Rice

Amidst a busy work schedule, we often don't have the time (or energy) to cook complicated rice. Especially if you are on a diet and have to prepare meals separately from the family.

Cooking brown rice takes a long time. Cooking wet shirataki requires repeated washing to remove the smell.

So, what is the solution? Dailymeal Porang Rice.

This is the only "diet rice" you can cook without a stove, without electricity, and without a rice cooker. All you need is boiling hot water. Perfect for dorm students, office workers, or travelers.

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to brew porang rice so the result is perfectly fluffy and not hard.

Tools & Ingredients

  • Dailymeal Porang Rice (according to portion, e.g., 4–5 tablespoons).
  • Boiling Hot Water (Must be 100°C boiling water, not just warm dispenser water).
  • Closed Container (Bowl with lid, Tupperware, or food jar).

Cooking Steps (Brewing Method)

Step 1: Prepare the Rice
Pour porang rice into the container. No need to wash! Dailymeal porang rice is processed clean and ready to brew. Washing it will actually lower the hot water temperature later.

Step 2: Pour Hot Water
Pour boiling hot water into the container with a ratio of 1 : 1.2 (1 part rice : 1.2 parts water).

Easy Rule: Make sure the water submerges the rice about one finger joint above the rice surface.

Step 3: Close Tightly
Immediately close the container tightly so the hot steam does not escape. This steam is what cooks the rice to the core of the grain.

Step 4: Wait 15–20 Minutes
Let the rice “rest” and absorb the water. Do not open it before the time is up.

Tip: If you like a softer texture, let it sit for up to 25 minutes.

Step 5: Ready to Serve
Open the lid. You will see the rice has expanded into fluffy, chewy, and fragrant white rice. Stir a little so it doesn't clump, then serve with your favorite side dishes.

Advantages of This Brewing Method

  • Saves Electricity: No need to keep the rice cooker on for 30 minutes.
  • Portable: Can be done at the office desk, on a train, or while camping.
  • Fail-Proof: As long as the water is truly boiling and the container is tightly closed, it will definitely cook.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I cook it using a rice cooker?

Yes, you can. If using a rice cooker, the ratio is 1 : 1.5 (a little more water). However, the brewing method saves much more energy for small portions.

Why is my brewed rice still hard in the middle?

Usually due to two things: The water wasn't hot enough (don't use warm dispenser water, must be boiling) or the container wasn't closed tightly so steam escaped.

Will porang rice go bad if left for a long time?

After being brewed into rice, porang rice lasts all day at room temperature without becoming slimy or smelly, because its starch content is different from regular rice.

(This article is reviewed by the Dailymeal kitchen team)