Plain Rice

INGRIDENTS:

• 1 cup Basmati rice or long grain rice
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon oil
• 1. Method:
• Wash rice gently changing water several times until the water appears clear.
• For fluffier rice, the rice should be soaked for at least 15 minutes prior to cooking.
• Cooked rice expands to about 3 times its original size, so be sure to use the proper size pan.
• Drain the rice and put into the saucepan. Add the water, oil, and salt, bring to a boil and turn the heat to low, and cover the pan.
• Cook rice for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water has evaporated.
• Turn off the heat and fluff the rice with a fork
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