Wash the rice

• Pour the rice into a container and bring it to the sink.
• Rinse and agitate with your hands until the water runs basically clear.

Add water and seasonings

• Transfer the drained rice to a pot with a lid.
• Measure the same volume of water as the rice and pour it in.
• Season with salt and pepper, or any seasonings you like.

Bring to a boil

• Place the pot on the stove over high heat and bring to a boil.

Simmer covered

• Put the lid on and turn the heat all the way down.
• Simmer gently until the water is absorbed.

Rest off the heat

• Take the pot off the heat and leave the lid on.
• Let the rice steam in the pot.

Fluff and serve

• Fluff up the rice with a fork and serve.