Ingredients

• 4 1/2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups long-grain white rice

Instructions

1. Bring water with salt to a boil in a 4-quart heavy saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Add rice and stir once, then reduce heat to low and cook, covered, 20 minutes.
2. Remove pan from heat (do not lift lid) and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff rice gently with a fork.