Step 1

To a 5 quart Dutch oven, add the water, butter or oil, and salt. Bring to a boil on the stovetop over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer under running cool water.

Step 3

Once the water is boiling in the Dutch oven, add the rinsed rice. Stir with a wooden spoon. Return to boil and cover with a tight fitting lid, turning the stovetop off immediately. Do not remove from burner.

Step 4

Allow to sit for 20 minutes. Do Not remove the lid during this time.

Step 5

Remove lid, fluff, and serve.