Vegan Steamed White Rice
Few things are as satisfying as a pot of perfectly cooked rice — fluffy, tender, and every grain separate. This version keeps things beautifully simple: just long-grain white rice, water, and a pinch of kosher salt, making it naturally free of any animal products without a single substitution needed. The key move here is rinsing the rice until the water runs clear, which removes excess starch and is the difference between clumpy and cloud-like results. Covering the pot tightly and resisting the urge to peek lets the steam do its quiet, essential work. That final 10-minute rest off the heat is not a suggestion — it's what gives you that light, distinct texture that makes rice worth eating on its own. Serve it alongside stir-fries, curries, braised vegetables, or anything saucy that deserves a proper base. Once you nail this method, you'll never reach for the microwave packets 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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