Gelatin 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 put in front of it. What makes this version stand out is the attention to technique: rinsing the grains first removes excess starch, which means each grain stays distinct and light rather than clumping together. The combination of a proper boil, a low covered simmer, and a final off-heat steam does all the heavy lifting, giving you results that rival any restaurant side dish. For anyone navigating animal-derived additives in their food, plain rice is one of the most naturally clean ingredients out there — no hidden thickeners, no animal-based stabilizers, just grain, water, and salt. It's a genuinely versatile base that pairs beautifully with stir-fries, curries, braised vegetables, or anything saucy that deserves something simple underneath. Keep this method in your back pocket and you'll never reach for a packet mix 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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