Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (200g) long-grain white rice (e.g., basmati, jasmine, or standard long-grain)
  • 2 cups (475 ml) water
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt (or to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter or oil (optional, for flavour and to prevent sticking)

Instructions:

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch, preventing stickiness.
  2. In the saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, salt, and butter or oil (if using).
  3. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly, and simmer for 18 minutes exactly. Do not lift the lid!
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 10 minutes. This allows the rice to steam and finish cooking.
  6. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve immediately.