Vinegared Rice

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl cover the rice with cold water, stir the mixture, and pour off the water.
2. 2
   Continue to wash the rice in the same manner until the water runs clear.
3. 3
   Drain the rice well, in a heavy saucepan combine it with 1 1/2 cups water, and let the mixture stand for 30 minutes.
4. 4
   Bring the liquid to a boil, covered, over high heat and simmer the rice, covered, over low heat for 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Cook the rice over high heat for 1 minute and remove the pan from the heat.
6. 6
   Let the rice stand, covered, for 15 minutes and transfer it to a ceramic of glass bowl.
7. 7
   While the rice is cooking, in a small stainless steel or enameled saucepan combine the vinegar, the sugar, and the salt and cook the mixture over moderately low heat, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved.
8. 8
   Let the mixture cool.
9. 9
   Add the vinegar mixture, a little at a time, to warm the rice, stirring the mixture gently, and let the vinegared rice cool, covered.