Lupin 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. 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, separate texture instead of a sticky clump. From there, it's a simple matter of bringing everything to a boil, then letting low heat and a tight lid do the quiet work. The final ten-minute rest off the heat is the move most people skip, and it's exactly what makes the difference between good rice and great rice. For anyone navigating lupin sensitivities, plain rice is one of the most naturally safe staples you can keep in your kitchen — no flour blends, no additives, just three clean ingredients. Lupin flour has quietly made its way into a surprising number of packaged grain products and flour-based sides, so having a reliable from-scratch recipe like this one removes any guesswork entirely. Fluff it with a fork, serve it straight away, and let whatever you're pairing it with take the spotlight.
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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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