Basic Steam Rice

1. 1

   Rinse the rice briefly in a sieve under cold running water, put it in a small, heavy saucepan, add the water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Decrease the heat until the water is barely shuddering.

3. 3

   Cover the pot, set the timer for 22 minutes, and let the rice cook without lifting the lid.

4. 4

   When the timer sounds, the water will have been absorbed and the rice will be tender.

5. 5

   Remove from the heat and set aside, still covered, to finish cooking and steam dry for 10 minutes, or even longer is okay.

6. 6

   Fluff up the rice with a fork just before using or serving.

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