Basic Steam Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse the rice briefly in a sieve under cold running water, put it in a small, heavy saucepan, add the water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. 2
   Decrease the heat until the water is barely shuddering.
3. 3
   Cover the pot, set the timer for 22 minutes, and let the rice cook without lifting the lid.
4. 4
   When the timer sounds, the water will have been absorbed and the rice will be tender.
5. 5
   Remove from the heat and set aside, still covered, to finish cooking and steam dry for 10 minutes, or even longer is okay.
6. 6
   Fluff up the rice with a fork just before using or serving.