Paraben Free Steamed White Rice
Few things are as satisfying as a pot of perfectly cooked white rice — fluffy, tender, and with every grain separate. What makes this version so reliable is the simple technique: a quick rinse to remove excess starch, a controlled boil, and then a patient steam off the heat that finishes the job without any guesswork. With just three ingredients — long-grain white rice, water, and a pinch of kosher salt — there's nothing hidden, nothing processed, and nothing to second-guess. That matters more than people realize, since many packaged or pre-seasoned rice products contain preservatives and additives that can be hard to avoid. Cooking from scratch this way keeps everything clean and straightforward. The result is a versatile base that pairs beautifully with stir-fries, curries, grilled proteins, or simply a drizzle of good olive oil. Once you nail the ratio and the resting time, you'll never reach for a box 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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