Nitrate & Nitrite Free Steamed White Rice
Few things are as satisfying as a pot of perfectly cooked white rice — fluffy, tender, and ready to anchor any meal you put in front of it. This version keeps things beautifully simple: just long-grain white rice, water, and a pinch of kosher salt, which means you never have to second-guess what's in your bowl. For anyone avoiding processed meats, cured foods, or packaged seasonings that often sneak in unwanted preservatives, a clean, from-scratch staple like this is genuinely invaluable. The quick rinse step washes away excess starch so the grains stay separate and light rather than clumping together. Keeping the lid on tight during both the cooking and the resting phase is the real secret — that trapped steam does all the heavy lifting without any fuss. Fluff it with a fork right before serving and you've got a versatile base that pairs with just about anything on your table.
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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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