Cashew Free Steamed White Rice
Perfectly cooked white rice is one of those kitchen fundamentals that makes everything else on the table shine. The rinsing step is key here — running the grains under cold water until the water clears washes away excess starch, which is what gives you that light, fluffy texture instead of a gummy clump. A tight lid and a full ten minutes of off-heat steaming do the rest of the work, letting every grain finish cooking gently without turning mushy. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies or sensitivities, plain rice is one of the safest building blocks you can reach for — no hidden oils, no blended spice mixes, just three clean ingredients you can trust. It pairs beautifully with stir-fries, curries, grilled proteins, or anything saucy that needs something simple and satisfying underneath it. Once you nail the ratio and the timing, you'll never need to second-guess your rice 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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