1 cup white or jasmine rice
2 cups water
½ tsp salt (optional)
Rinse rice in a bowl with water, swirl, then pour off the cloudy water (use your hand or tilt the bowl carefully). Repeat 2–3 times.
In a pot, combine rice, 2 cups water, and salt.
Bring to a boil uncovered over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover tightly with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Turn off the heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes.
Fluff with a fork and serve.
Pro Tip: Once you put the lid on don't take it off again until you're done and ready to serve or store.