Encyclopedia of Creative Cooking: Basic Boiled Rice

• 5 cups water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup long-grain rice

Bring water and salt to hard rolling boil in large saucepan. Add rice gradually; stir constantly. Cover; reduce heat. Cook at slow boil 18 to 20 minutes, until rice is tender; drain. Serve hot. Do not rinse before serving; this washes away vitamins and minerals.