Pecan Free Steamed White Rice
Few things are as satisfying as a pot of perfectly cooked white rice — fluffy, tender, and with every grain separate. The quick rinse step is the real secret here, washing away excess starch so the finished rice is light rather than gummy or clumped together. With just three simple pantry ingredients and a straightforward stovetop method, this is the kind of reliable base recipe that makes every meal feel more complete. Tree nut allergies can make packaged rice blends and seasoned mixes a minefield, since many contain added flavors or are processed on shared equipment — but this recipe keeps things completely clean and simple. There's nothing hiding in here, just rice, water, and a pinch of salt doing exactly what they're supposed to do. It pairs beautifully with stir-fries, curries, grilled proteins, or anything saucy that deserves a good, absorbent bed underneath it.
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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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