Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups Long-Grain White Rice (e.g., Basmati or Jasmine), rinsed well
  • 2 ¼ cups Cold Water
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon Fine Sea Salt

Instructions:

  1. Place the rice in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs nearly clear. Drain completely.
  2. In the saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, cold water, salt, and butter (if using).
  3. Place the pan over high heat, uncovered, and bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Stir once only as it heats.
  4. As soon as the water reaches a full boil, immediately reduce the heat to the absolute lowest setting possible. Cover the pan tightly with the lid.
  5. Cook for exactly 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this time.
  6. After 15 minutes, remove the saucepan completely from the heat source. Let it stand, still covered, for an additional 10 minutes to steam.
  7. Remove the lid. Gently fluff the rice through with a clean fork, working from the outside edges towards the centre. Serve immediately.