Instructions: The following cooking methods produce different textures suited to different dishes, but all are foolproof.

Boil n bake

This method gets the batch started stove-top, then takes advantage of the ovens all-round heat for a moist and fluffy dish. No rinsing needed.

This works well with basmati, too, and is an easy way make a batch of buttered or otherwise flavored rice without committing to a full-fledged pilaf.

Just add the fat or spices to the cooking water.

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