Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (200g) long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups (475ml) water
  • ½ teaspoon (3g) salt
  • 1 tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter or oil (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Place rice in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear (about 1-2 minutes).
  2. In the saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, salt, and butter/oil (if using).
  3. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, uncovered.
  4. Reduce heat to the lowest possible setting, cover the saucepan tightly with the lid, and simmer for 18 minutes. Do not lift the lid!
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat without lifting the lid and let it stand for 10 minutes.
  6. After 10 minutes, remove the lid and fluff the rice gently with a fork to separate the grains. Serve immediately.