Brazil Nut Free Steamed White Rice
Few things are as satisfying as a pot of perfectly cooked rice — fluffy, tender, and every grain separate. The quick rinse step is the real secret here, washing away excess starch so you get that light, clean texture instead of a gummy clump. Bringing the water to a rolling boil before dropping the heat locks in the right moisture balance, and keeping the lid on tight during both the cooking and resting phases lets the steam do all the heavy lifting. With just three simple pantry ingredients, there's nothing hiding in this dish that could cause concern — no mixed spice blends, no processed shortcuts, just rice, water, and salt. It's the kind of reliable, crowd-pleasing base that pairs beautifully with virtually any protein, sauce, or vegetable you want to build a meal around.
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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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