Pregnancy Friendly Steamed White Rice
Few things hit the spot during pregnancy quite like a bowl of perfectly cooked, fluffy white rice — gentle on the stomach, endlessly versatile, and deeply satisfying. This simple preparation uses just three ingredients, so there's nothing hidden, nothing processed, and nothing to second-guess when you're being extra careful about what goes into your body. Rinsing the rice before cooking is a small but meaningful step that washes away excess surface starch, giving you cleaner, more separate grains in the final bowl. The covered, low-and-slow steam method does all the heavy lifting, locking in moisture and producing that soft, tender texture that pairs beautifully with whatever sounds good to you today — whether that's a mild stir-fry, a simple broth, or just a little butter and salt. It's the kind of reliable, no-fuss base recipe that earns a permanent spot in your rotation, especially on days when cooking feels like a lot and you just need something comforting and easy to digest.
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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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