Stovetop Rice

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup rice

• 3/4 cup water (rice to water ratio is 1:1.5)

Directions

• put unrinsed rice and water together in a pot

• bring rice and water to a simmer over medium high heat, uncovered.

• when the rice and water is foamy with a few bubbles, turn it down to low and cover tightly with a lid.

• cook for 12 minutes. Do not lift the lid.

• when done, take off the heat and let stand, lid on, for 5 minutes.

• open the lid and let steam off, and add any spices or flavorings, such as butter and garlic and salt.