Plain Boiled Rice

Method

1. Wash the rice in several changes of water until it runs nearly clear. Soak it for 20–30 minutes, then drain.
2. Bring the water to a rolling boil with the salt and oil. Add the rice and stir once.
3. Boil uncovered for 7–9 minutes, until a grain pressed between your fingers is soft all the way through with no hard centre.
4. Drain in a colander, put the rice back in the pot, cover tightly and leave on the lowest heat for 5 minutes to dry and fluff. Fluff gently with a fork.