Simple, fluffy white rice for 10, on the stove or in a rice cooker. Serves 10.
Ingredients:
- 5 cups long-grain white rice
- 7 1/2 cups water (6 1/4 cups for a rice cooker, or follow its lines)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (optional)
Instructions:
- Rinse the rice in a strainer until the water runs mostly clear.
- Stove: bring the water and salt to a boil in a large heavy pot. Add the rice, stir once, cover, and simmer on low for 18 minutes. Turn off the heat and rest, covered, 10 minutes.
- Rice cooker: add the rice and water and start it. Let it rest 10 minutes after it switches to warm.
- Fluff with a fork before serving.
Cook's Notes:
- Start the rice first. It stays hot, covered, for 30 minutes.