• Clean the tomatoes and then cut two lines crossing on the surface.

Steam with steamer

• Transfer the tomatoes to a bowl. Steam for around 10 minutes after the water starts to boil.

Steam along with rice in rice cooker

• Wash the rice and place them into a rice cooker.
• Next, add the appropriate amount of water to the rice. This step is crucial as the water-to-rice ratio affects the outcome. Generally, the ratio is 1:1 for white rice, but check your cooker’s instructions for the recommended ratio for your specific model.
• Then, dig a small hole in the center and place the tomato with cross lines in the hole.
• Press rice procedure. Your steamed tomato can be ready with the rice when well-cooked. I love this method most because it is economical, and no steamer will be needed.