Simple Japanese White Rice

1. 1

   Put rice in a bowl and wash in several changes of cold water until water is clear.

2. 2

   Drain in a sieve 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Soak rice in water (3 cups) in a 4-quart heavy pot 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Cover pot with lid and bring rice just to a boil over medium-high heat.

5. 5

   Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes (avoid lifting lid).

6. 6

   Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Stir gently with a heatproof rubber spatula, folding from top to bottom of pot.

8. 8

   Rice can be kept warm in a bowl, covered, set over (not touching) 1 to 2 inches of simmering water up to 45 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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