How to Cook Perfect Rice every time is actually remarkably simple. When you have mastered this, try adding herbs, lemon peel, cloves or cinnamon to the boiling water to allow the rice to absorb.
To get good results every time make sure you wash the rice in cold water until it runs clear. this removes the starch and helps prevent the rice sticking together.
Drain the rice and put into a medium saucepan.
Pour in water so that it covers the rice by 1.5cm. Add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to the boil and then reduce the heat so that the water is simmering. Cover with a tight-fitting lid.
White rice will cook in 10-12 minutes. When ready to serve, fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains.
Long-grain or basmati rice should be light and fluffy when perfectly cooked and this method guarantees that.