Basic Fluffy White Rice

Ingredients

• Unsalted butter or olive oil (optional)
• Kosher salt (optional)
• 1 cup long-grain white rice

Rinse the rice in a few changes of cold water. Drain the rice well in a sieve. In a medium, heavy-bottomed pot with a tight-fitting lid, combine 1-3/4 cups water, the rice, and a bit of butter or oil and salt, if you like. Bring to a boil over high heat. As soon as the water is boiling, lower th...

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