Step 1

Begin by rinsing the water. You can either do this with a colander, under a running tap or with the below bowl method. Simply fill the bowl of rice with an extra couple inches of water and swish it around with your hand. Then drain the water, refill and repeat the process 3-4 times. The water won't go 100% clear, but will be a lot clearer.

Step 2

Next, add your water, salt and oil to a large pot and bring the water to a boil over high heat.

Step 3

Once boiling, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, add the rice and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.

Step 4

Simmer for 12 minutes over the low heat and then remove from the heat, keeping covered, and allow it to steam for a further 10 minutes.

Step 5

If you find a little excess water in the pan at the end then quickly replace the lid and allow to steam for a couple of extra minutes. You can also, optionally, place a tea-towel between the lid and pot to soak up the steam and stop it from condensing on the lid and falling back down onto the rice.

Step 6

Fluff up with a fork, silicone spatula, or rice paddle, and serve.

Step 7

Any leftover rice can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make sure to allow it to cool before transferring to the refrigerator.Rice is also great to freeze- for up to 6 months if stored properly. I like to portion any leftover rice into smaller freezer-safe containers and then freeze.

Step 8

If frozen, there's no need to thaw the rice before reheating it in the microwave (as that can negatively impact the texture). Just add around 1 tbsp water per cup of rice and lightly cover, to allow it to steam as it microwaves. 1-2 minutes is usually enough, depending on whether the rice is frozen or from the fridge.You can also reheat the rice in a saucepan using a similar method (for frozen and chilled). Add around 1 tbsp water per cup of rice and gently heat over low/medium until cooked through.