How To Cook Rice

Instructions

1. 1

   Place rice in a fine-mesh sieve. Holding sieve in the sink, run cold tap water over rice, gently stirring with a clean hand until water runs mostly clear. Turn off water and gently shake sieve to discard as much remaining water as possible. Set rice in sieve aside.

2. 2

   In a medium pot over high heat, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add salt, then pour rice into pot. Using a flexible rubber spatula, encourage all grains into pot.

3. 3

   Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, undisturbed, until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove pot from heat, remove lid, and cover pot with paper towel. Replace lid over paper towel and let steam for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Fluff with a fork and serve.