Celery Free Steamed White Rice
Perfectly cooked white rice is one of those kitchen fundamentals that makes everything else on the table better. The method here is straightforward — rinse, boil, steam, fluff — and the result is light, fluffy grains that hold their shape without turning gummy or clumping together. With just three ingredients, there is nothing hiding in this dish, which makes it an effortless fit for anyone navigating food sensitivities or trying to keep meals clean and simple. The rinsing step is key, washing away excess starch so each grain stays distinct and tender. Letting the rice steam off the heat for a full ten minutes before lifting the lid is the move that separates good rice from great rice. Serve it alongside a stir-fry, curry, or grilled protein and it will quietly steal the show as the most reliable thing on the plate.
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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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