Oats Free Steamed White Rice
Few things are as quietly satisfying as a pot of perfectly cooked white rice — fluffy, tender, and ready to anchor just about any meal you can dream up. For anyone navigating an oat-free lifestyle, rice is one of the most naturally safe staples out there, and this recipe keeps things beautifully simple with just three ingredients: long-grain white rice, water, and a pinch of kosher salt. The rinsing step is key — running the rice through a fine-mesh strainer until the water clears washes away excess starch, which is what gives you those distinct, separate grains instead of a sticky clump. A tight lid and a hands-off approach during cooking do the rest of the work, letting the steam build and gently finish each grain without any fussing. That final ten-minute rest off the heat is the move most people skip, and it genuinely makes a difference in texture. Fluff it with a fork and it's ready to go — a clean, reliable base that pairs with everything from stir-fries to braised meats to a simple drizzle of soy sauce.
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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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