Steamed Rice

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the Long-Grain White Rice in a Sieve and rinse under cold running water, stirring gently with your hand, until the water runs mostly clear — about 30 to 60 seconds. This removes excess surface starch and is the key to fluffy, non-sticky rice.

2. 2

   Add the rinsed Long-Grain White Rice, Water, and Kosher Salt to a Saucepan. If using Butter, add it now. Stir once to combine and spread the rice into an even layer.

3. 3

   Bring the Water to a full boil over medium-high heat, uncovered. Watch the Pot — this takes about 3 to 4 minutes.

4. 4

   Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to the lowest setting on your burner. Place a tight-fitting lid on the Pot. Cook, undisturbed, for 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid — the steam trapped inside is what cooks the rice.

5. 5

   After 15 minutes, remove the Pot from the heat entirely. Keep the lid on and let the Long-Grain White Rice rest, off the heat, for 5 minutes. This allows the steam to finish cooking any remaining firm grains and makes the texture even throughout.

6. 6

   Remove the lid and fluff the Long-Grain White Rice gently with a Dipping Fork, lifting from the bottom and folding the grains over. Taste and adjust Kosher Salt if needed. Serve immediately.