Perfectly Easy White Rice

ingredients

2 cups of white rice (long grain)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon table salt or 2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 cups of water

Cooking rice is very easy if you adopt the appropriate technique and tools. I use a pot with a rounded bottom that you typically find in Hispanic or Asian grocery stores. However, you can use a standard pot as well. You'll also need a spatula or wide spoon to turn the rice over on itself during the latter stages of cooking.

Place your pot on medium-high heat. Once hot, add one tablespoon of oil, 2 cups of rice, and a teaspoon of salt. Stir well to coat the rice with oil, about 1-2 minutes. Next, add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. The minute your rice is at a boil bring to medium-low heat and wait for the water to reach the same level as the rice. Once the water evaporates to the same level as the rice, bring to low heat and cover. I line my pot with a piece of foil large enough to cover the mouth of the pot and then place the lid on the pot creating a tight seal.

Let cook for about 20-25 minutes on low heat at which point you will uncover and turn the rice over on itself using a large spoon or spatula. To turn the rice over on itself simply dig deep and flip the rice over on itself one spoonful at a time. Please resist the temptation to stir your rice any more than necessary to avoid gumming it up. Cook for another 10 minutes on low heat and serve.

Goes great with the my bean recipe. My toddlers love beans and rice.