How to Cook White Rice [+Video]

Directions

1. 1
   Start by bringing the water to a boil in a saucepan over medium high heat.
2. 2
   Add the butter and salt.
3. 3
   Pour the rice into the water, stir before you doing anything else and bring back to a boil.
4. 4
   Add the lid to the pot and turn the heat down to medium low, allowing the rice to cook at a simmer for 18 minutes. Do not uncover.
5. 5
   When you open the lid you should see holes in the rice where steam was escaping.
6. 6
   Remove from the heat, place the lid back on and allow to steam for another 10 minutes.
7. 7
   FLuff with a fork and serve!