Rice (white)

1  -- cup of white rice 
2  -- cups of water 

1  -- teaspoon salt (optional)
1  -- teaspoon oilve oil (optional) 

Bring water to a boil 
  (may add a little olive oil and/or salt) 

add white rice 
 let it return to a boil 

cover the pot 
reduce heat to a simmer 
leave for 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed 
may fluff with a fork 
serve 

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If you are cooking brown rice cooking time is up to 27 min. 

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Rice (white) 
  cooking in microwave 

Combine all ingredients in a dish 

cover and microwave on high until it comes to a boil 
    (about for 5 minutes) 

reduce power to medium (50%) and cook for 15 minutes 

may fluff with a fork 
serve 

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