Tree Nut 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 can dream up. The quick rinse step is the real secret here, washing away excess starch so each grain stays separate and light instead of clumping into a sticky mass. With just three simple pantry ingredients, there's absolutely nothing hiding in this recipe that could cause concern for anyone avoiding tree nuts, making it one of the most reliably safe staples you can keep in your rotation. The technique of letting the rice rest off the heat, still covered, is what takes it from good to genuinely great — that final steam does all the heavy lifting for texture. It pairs beautifully with stir-fries, curries, grilled proteins, or a simple drizzle of soy sauce when you just need something comforting and clean. Once you nail this method, you'll never need to reach for a packet or a rice cooker again.
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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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