White Rice

Plain stovetop long-grain rice — the base under everything, done in 20 minutes

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What you need

1 cup long-grain white rice

1½ cups water

½ tsp salt

1 tsp butter or oil (optional)

Steps — tap one to keep your place

1. Rinse the rice in a few changes of water until it runs mostly clear; drain.

2. Combine the rice, water, salt, and butter in a pot and bring to a boil.

3. Cover, drop to the lowest heat, and simmer 15 min — don't lift the lid.

4. Off the heat, let it rest covered 5 min, then fluff with a fork.

Low salt — salt at the end and taste as you go; broth, cheese, and canned goods already bring salt.