Steamed Jasmine Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Add 1 inch cold water to a kettle fitted with a metal rack or trivet and deep enough to hold a 1-quart metal bowl.
2. 2
   Rinse rice well and drain.
3. 3
   Transfer rice to bowl and add 1 cup cold water.
4. 4
   Put bowl on rack in kettle and bring water to a boil, covered.
5. 5
   Steam rice, covered, over moderate heat 25 minutes.
6. 6
   Remove kettle from heat and with tongs remove rice bowl.
7. 7
   Fluff rice with a fork.