Perfect Fluffy Rice
Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain white rice 2 cups water 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or olive oil (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions: Rinse the Rice: Place the rice in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming sticky. Boil the Water: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the salt and butter or olive oil, if using. The fat adds flavor and helps keep the grains separate. Add the Rice: Once the water is boiling, stir in the rinsed rice. … Read more