Sesame Free Steamed White Rice
Few things are as satisfying as a pot of perfectly cooked white rice — fluffy, tender, and ready to anchor just about any meal you put in front of it. For anyone navigating sesame allergies or sensitivities, plain rice is one of those rare staples that's genuinely worry-free, and making it from scratch at home means zero mystery ingredients or shared-facility concerns. The quick rinse step is key here, washing away excess starch so each grain stays separate and light rather than clumping into a sticky mass. Bringing the water to a rolling boil before dropping the heat locks in the right moisture balance, and that final 10-minute off-heat steam is what takes it from good to great. Three simple ingredients, one saucepan, and a little patience are all it takes to get results that beat anything from a packet. Serve it alongside stir-fries, curries, grilled proteins, or braised vegetables — it's the kind of reliable, clean-flavored base that makes every other dish on the table shine.
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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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