Step 1

Put the rice in a sieve and wash it in cold water until the water runs mostly clear.

Step 2

Drain the rice well and add it to a pot with high sides and a lid.

Step 3

Add the water and cover the pot with the lid. Let this soak for at least 30 minutes.

Step 4

When the rice is done soaking, turn the stove on to high heat and bring the water to a boil. Do not open the lid once you've turned the heat on.

Step 5

Once the water comes to a full boil, turn the heat down as low as possible and set a timer for 10 minutes.

Step 6

When the timer goes off, turn off the heat and let the rice steam for an additional 10 minutes.

Step 7

Once the rice is done steaming, open the lid and use a wet rice paddle or spatula to fluff the rice.