To cook rice, follow these steps:

1.    Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs clear. This will remove any excess starch and make the rice more fluffy.
2.    Transfer the rinsed rice to a saucepan and add the desired amount of water. The general rule is to use one and a half times the amount of water as the amount of rice. For example, if you are using 1 cup of rice, add 1.5 cups of water.
3.    Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
4.    Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.
5.    Let the rice cook on low heat for 18-20 minutes, or until all the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender.
6.    Once the rice is cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 10 minutes. This will allow the rice to steam and become even more fluffy.
7.    After 10 minutes, fluff the rice with a fork and serve.