Artificial Food Coloring Free Steamed White Rice
Few things are as universally satisfying as a bowl of perfectly cooked, fluffy white rice — and this stripped-down method delivers exactly that. With just three ingredients and a straightforward stovetop technique, there's genuinely nothing here to raise a red flag for anyone avoiding synthetic dyes or artificial additives. That rinsing step is key: it washes away excess surface starch so the grains cook up light and separate rather than clumping together. Keeping the lid on during both the cooking and the resting phase traps steam and lets the rice finish gently, which is what gives each grain that tender, just-right bite. It pairs beautifully with virtually any protein or vegetable dish, making it one of the most versatile clean-ingredient staples you can have in your rotation. Simple, wholesome, and genuinely delicious — this is the kind of recipe you'll come back to again and again.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
- 2 ¼ cups water
- ½ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- 1
Place the rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water, stirring with your hand, until the water running through runs mostly clear, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- 2
Combine the rinsed rice, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, uncovered, until the surface is bubbling vigorously.
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