(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:
- Combine in a heavy pot with tight lid.
- Bring to a boil, stir, cover.
- Turn heat as low as possible. Cook 25 minutes without lifting lid.
- 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:
- Bring water and salt to a boil.
- Slowly add 1 cup rice.
- Boil until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 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:
- Unceremoniously dump your ingredients into a small pot and cover. Set heat to high.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to low.
- Set timer for 20 minutes. Turn off heat when timer goes off.