Turkey Free Steamed White Rice
Perfect rice is one of those foundational kitchen skills that pays off every single time you cook. This method — rinsing the grains first, then letting them steam off the heat at the end — is what separates fluffy, separated rice from the gummy, clumped version most people have suffered through. The rinse step washes away excess surface starch, and that final 10-minute covered rest does the quiet, important work of finishing the cook without any scorching. Three simple ingredients and one saucepan are all you need. It pairs beautifully with stir-fries, curries, roasted vegetables, grilled proteins, or anything else you're building a plate around — no poultry required. Whether you're cooking around a dietary restriction or just want a reliable, clean side dish, this is the recipe to bookmark and return to again and 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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