Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (185g) long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups (473ml) water
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 1 tbsp (14g) unsalted butter
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) garlic powder

Instructions:

  1. Place the rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water for 30–60 seconds until the water runs clear.
  2. Place a pot over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the rinsed and drained rice and garlic powder, stirring constantly for 1–2 minutes until grains are coated and smell nutty.
  3. Pour in the water and salt. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a rolling boil.
  4. Immediately reduce heat to the lowest setting, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer undisturbed for 15–18 minutes.
  5. Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit undisturbed with the lid on for 10 minutes.
  6. Remove the lid and gently fluff the rice with a fork.