Seeds Free Steamed White Rice
Few things are as satisfying as a pot of perfectly cooked white rice — fluffy, tender, and with every grain separate. This recipe keeps things beautifully simple: just long-grain white rice, water, and a pinch of kosher salt, so there's absolutely nothing hidden in the ingredient list to worry about. For anyone navigating a seeds-free lifestyle, plain rice is one of those rare staples that's naturally in the clear, but getting the texture right still takes a little know-how. The quick rinse under cold water removes excess starch, which is what gives you that light, non-clumpy result instead of a gummy mess. Letting the rice steam off the heat for a full ten minutes — lid on, no peeking — is the move that most people skip, and it makes all the difference. Fluff it with a fork right before serving and you've got a versatile base that pairs with just about anything on the table.
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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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