Japanese Rice

Directions

1. 1
   ["Put 2 cups of the rice in a medium bowl and cover with cold water.", "Rub the rice and swirl it vigorously with your hand, then drain.", "Repeat 3 or 4 times, or until the water is clear.", "Drain the rice in a sieve; for optimal texture, leave it in the sieve for 30 minutes.", "Transfer the rice to a heavy 3 1/2-quart saucepan.", "Add 2 1/3 cups cold water (use a little less water if the package is labeled \"new rice\"") and bring to a vigorous boil over high heat.""