Ingredients you’ll need 🌾💧

• 1 cup of white rice (long-grain or medium, depending on preference)
• 2 cups of water
• A pinch of salt 🧂
• 1 teaspoon of oil or butter (optional, for flavor and texture)

Step 1: Washing the rice 💦

Place the rice in a bowl and rinse with cold water. Swirl gently, pour the cloudy water out, and repeat until the water runs clearer. This step removes excess starch, keeping the grains fluffy instead of sticky.

Step 2: Measuring balance ⚖️

For most white rice, the golden ratio is 1 cup of rice to 2 cups of water. Adjust slightly if you prefer softer or firmer grains.

Step 3: Cooking with calm 🔥

• In a pot, bring the water to a gentle boil. Add salt and oil or butter if you like.
• Stir in the rice once, then reduce the heat to low.
• Cover with a lid and let it simmer quietly. Do not stir again — let the steam do its work.

Cooking usually takes about 15 minutes, depending on the type of rice.

Step 4: Resting time ⏳

Turn off the heat, keep the lid on, and let the rice rest for another 5 minutes. This allows the steam to finish cooking the grains evenly.

Step 5: Fluff and serve 🍴

Gently fluff the rice with a fork. The grains should be separate, tender, and fragrant. Serve alongside vegetables, meats, or enjoy simply with a drizzle of olive oil or a bit of soy sauce.

A quiet reflection 🌸

Cooking rice isn’t just about filling a plate. It’s about patience, balance, and tradition. Every culture has its own way — yet, at its core, rice remains a shared comfort, uniting tables across the world.

✨ Because sometimes the simplest recipes carry the deepest meaning.