Stove Top

Measure one cup of rice and two and one-half cups of water into a two quart sauce pan.*Bring to a boil, lower heat to a simmer, cover and simmer for fifteen minutes. Remove from heat, let stand for five minutes and then fluff with a fork and serve. Yield : About four cups cooked rice.

Microwave
(Quicker, easier, more consistent and better)

cook directly in your serving bowl. Add one cup of rice and two and one-half cups of water to your serving bowl (non-metaric). If rinsed then add two and one-fouth cups of water.* Place uncovered bowl in the microwave oven for 15 - 20 minutes on high power (For more than one cup of rice, use 20 minutes cooking time). Fluff with a fork and serve. Yield : About four cups cooked rice.

*Optional : Add one teaspoon of salt and one tablespoon of butter or margarine before cooking.