Rice Recipe

Cooking Rice

1. 1

   Rinsing the Rice

   Place the 1 cup of long grain white rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water for 1-2 minutes. This removes excess starch and helps prevent the rice from being gummy.

2. 2

   Boiling Water

   In a medium saucepan, add 2 cups of water and 1 tsp of salt. Bring it to a boil over high heat.

3. 3

   Cooking the Rice

   Once the water is boiling, add the rinsed rice to the saucepan. Stir once to prevent clumping and cover with a lid. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 18-20 minutes without lifting the lid.

4. 4

   Finishing Up

   After 20 minutes, remove the saucepan from heat. Let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. This allows the rice to steam and become fluffy.

5. 5

   Fluffing the Rice

   Remove the lid and use a fork to fluff the rice gently. If desired, stir in 1 tbsp of butter or olive oil, and 1 minced garlic clove for added flavor.