Oral Allergy Syndrome Friendly Steamed White Rice
Few ingredients cause as much trouble for people managing pollen-food reactions as the fresh fruits, raw vegetables, and tree nuts that show up in so many recipes. Plain steamed rice sidesteps all of that entirely — it's made from just long-grain white rice, water, and a pinch of salt, so there's nothing here to trigger that telltale tingling or itching. The result is a fluffy, subtly savory bowl of grains that works as a blank canvas for almost any meal you're building around it. Rinsing the rice first removes excess starch, which means each grain stays separate and light rather than clumping into a sticky mass. The covered, low-and-slow steam at the end is what really makes the texture sing — no peeking allowed, and the patience pays off. It's the kind of reliable, comforting staple that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation.
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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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