Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350° F.

Step 2

Place the rice, oil & salt (if using) into ~8" x 8" oven-safe baking dish.

Step 3

Bring the water to a boil in a kettle or covered saucepan. Once the water boils, pour it over the rice, stir to combine, and cover the dish tightly with oven-safe lid or heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 1 hour & 5 minutes.

Step 4

After 65 minutes, remove from oven, remove lid or foil and fluff the rice with a fork. Serve immediately or store.