# Perfect Steamed Rice (No Rice Cooker)

## Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 2 cups water
- Pinch of salt (optional)

## Instructions

1. Place the **rice in a sieve** and rinse under cold water until the water runs mostly clear.
2. Add the rice and **2 cups of water** to a saucepan.
3. Add a small **pinch of salt** if desired.
4. Bring the pan to a **gentle boil**.

## Cooking

5. Once boiling, reduce heat to **low**.
6. Cover the pan with a **lid**.
7. Simmer for **10–12 minutes** until the water is absorbed.

## Resting

8. Turn off the heat and **leave the lid on for 5 minutes**.
9. Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving.

## Notes

- Do not stir the rice while cooking.
- Keeping the lid on traps steam and cooks the rice evenly.
- Works best with **long grain or basmati rice**.
- Serve with dishes like [Sweet and Sour Chicken](http://jotspot.io/j/6b6hppen).