Turmeric 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. For anyone avoiding turmeric, plain rice is often the safest and most versatile base on the table, since so many spice blends and pre-seasoned rice products sneak it in without much fanfare. This version keeps things beautifully simple: just long-grain white rice, water, and a pinch of kosher salt, so you know exactly what's going into every bite. The key steps here — rinsing the rice until the water runs clear, then letting it steam off the heat with the lid on — make a real difference in the final texture. That resting period is what separates gummy, clumped rice from the kind with distinct, separate grains that practically melt in your mouth. Serve it alongside stir-fries, curries, grilled proteins, or anything saucy and it will hold its own every single time.
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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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