Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (200g) long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups (475ml) water
  • ½ teaspoon (3g) salt (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Place the rice in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch for fluffier results.
  2. Transfer the rinsed rice to the saucepan. Add the water and salt (if using).
  3. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to the lowest possible setting, cover tightly with the lid, and simmer for 18 minutes. Important: Do NOT lift the lid during this time!
  5. After 18 minutes, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Again, resist the urge to peek!
  6. After the resting period, remove the lid and fluff the rice gently with a fork to separate the grains. Serve immediately.