Barley Free Steamed White Rice
Few things are as satisfying as a pot of perfectly cooked white rice — fluffy, tender, and ready to anchor just about any meal you can dream up. With only three ingredients and a straightforward stovetop method, this is the kind of reliable staple that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation. The quick rinse step is key, washing away excess starch so each grain stays distinct and light rather than clumping together in a sticky mass. Keeping the lid on during both the cooking and resting phases traps steam and lets the rice finish gently, which is what gives you that ideal, even texture throughout. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this dish is refreshingly uncomplicated — no blended grain products, no hidden additives, just pure long-grain rice, water, and a pinch of salt. It pairs beautifully with stir-fries, curries, grilled proteins, or braised vegetables, making it one of the most versatile things you can have ready on the stove.
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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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