Paprika Rice

Directions

1. 1
   In a kettle bring the water to a boil, sprinkle in the rice and salt to taste, stirring until the water returns to a boil, and boil the rice for 10 minutes.
2. 2
   Drain the rice in a large colander and rinse it.
3. 3
   Set the colander over a large saucepan of boiling water and steam the rice, covered with a kitchen towel and the lid, for 15 minutes, or until it is fluffy and dry.
4. 4
   The rice may be made 2 days in advance and kept chilled in an airtight container.
5. 5
   Reheat the rice in the colander set over a saucepan of boiling water.
6. 6
   Transfer the rice to a large bowl, sprinkle it with the paprika, and toss the mixture to coat the rice thoroughly.