[Halal Mashallah] how to make rice

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You need:

• 1 cup basmati rice per serving (or weigh 75g per person)
• knob of butter or ½ tbsp oil (optional)

• Measure the rice into a cup and level the top
• Rinse the rice thoroughly in cold water until the water is clear
• Pour the rice into a pan over a low heat, then add the butter or oil if you're using it, and stir to coat the rice grains
• Add double the amount of water (2 cups, or 150ml water for a 75g serving) plus some salt
• Bring to a boil
• Swirl the rice in the pan (or stir once) to make sure it’s well distributed
• Put a lid on and turn the heat down to as low as possible
• Cook for 10 mins and do not take the lid off. Check the rice is cooked at the end by trying a grain
• Keep cooking for another couple of mins if it isn’t quite ready, then turn the heat off
• Fluff the rice with a fork and serve it straightaway if you like, but if you cover it with a tea towel for 10 minutes any residual water is absorbed. You can then fluff up the grains for an even better texture