Seed Oil Free Steamed White Rice
Perfectly cooked white rice is one of those foundational kitchen wins that makes everything else on the plate shine brighter. What makes this version especially satisfying is how clean and pure it is — just rice, water, and a pinch of salt, with zero added fats or oils of any kind. For anyone navigating the growing world of industrial seed oils hiding in packaged and restaurant foods, having a reliable homemade staple like this is genuinely valuable. The quick rinse step washes away excess surface starch, which means each grain steams up fluffy and separate rather than clumping into a sticky mass. Keeping the lid on during both the cooking and resting phases is the real secret — that trapped steam does all the heavy lifting without any shortcuts or additives. It pairs beautifully with stir-fries, curries, grilled proteins, or anything saucy, and it comes together with almost no active effort on your part.
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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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