Rice

(Granny’s Note: 1 cup uncooked rice = 3 to 4 cups cooked)

Granny’s Version #1

• 1 cup rice
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Combine in a heavy pot with tight lid.
2. Bring to a boil, stir, cover.
3. Turn heat as low as possible. Cook 25 minutes without lifting lid.
4. Fluff with a fork and let sit about 3 minutes.

Granny’s Version #2

• 1 cup rice
• 2 quarts (8 cups) water
• 1 tablespoon salt

Directions:

1. Bring water and salt to a boil.
2. Slowly add 1 cup rice.
3. Boil until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Drain and rinse. Let sit in colander over simmering water until ready to serve.

Tim the Younger’s Version

• 1 cup rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Optional: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or butter

Directions:

1. Unceremoniously dump your ingredients into a small pot and cover. Set heat to high.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low.
3. Set timer for 20 minutes. Turn off heat when timer goes off.