Cook the basics... Rice

It’s really not that hard If you have scales and a timer. However, this simple technique is easily destroyed by the insatiable curiosity some people have, so the recipe is a little longer than usual. Pay particular attention to the steps in bold.

STAGE ONE: Preparation

• Measure your rice. 80g per person is good.
• Wash your rice in a sieve until the water runs clear, to remove all the starches.
• Put it in the pot.
• Add 1.75x as much cold water by weight, or 1.5x by volume.

STAGE TWO: Cook

• Put a lid on the pot.
• DO NOT TAKE THE LID OFF AGAIN.
• Bring it to the boil and then simmer for however long the packet says.
  Long grain = 10 minutes, basmati = 12 minutes, brown rice = 20+.
• DO NOT TOUCH THE POT.
• Once the time is up, LET IT STAND FOR 5 MINUTES
• LEAVE THE LID ON.
• LET IT STAND.
• Then serve.