Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (200g) long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups (475ml) water (or broth)
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) salt
  • 1 tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter or olive oil (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Place the rice in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear.
  2. In the saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water (or broth), salt, and butter (if using).
  3. Bring the mixture to a rapid boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover the saucepan tightly, and simmer for 18 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this time!
  5. After 18 minutes, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5-10 minutes. Again, resist the urge to peek!
  6. Remove the lid and fluff the rice gently with a fork. Serve immediately.