Today, we're talking about the simplest rice: plain white rice. It's an easy side dish to prepare - all you need is water, salt, and rice - but it does require a bit of know-how to get it just ...

Many cooks favour the absorption method for cooking white long-grain rice. For this, measure the rice by volume in a measuring jug - not by weight - allowing about 65ml/2½fl oz per person if you ...