Fructose Free Steamed White Rice
Few ingredients deliver this much comfort and versatility. Long-grain white rice is a naturally fructose-free staple, making it one of the safest and most satisfying bases for a meal when you're navigating fructose intolerance — no hidden sugars, no tricky additives, just rice, water, and a pinch of salt. The technique here is what sets it apart: rinsing the grains first removes excess starch, so every forkful comes out light and separate rather than sticky or clumped. A tight lid and a patient rest off the heat do the real work, letting the steam finish cooking the rice gently and evenly without any guesswork. The result is fluffy, tender grains with a clean, slightly savory flavor that pairs beautifully with just about anything on the plate. It's the kind of reliable, no-fuss 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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