This is the most common way to cook it. Simply bring water to a boil, add rice and reduce heat to low. The benefit of boiling rice lies in its simplicity – it’s hard to mess up.
The process involves a little more stirring than the other methods, and you’ll want to make sure that the water doesn’t evaporate too much. For a serving that will feed 8 people, you will require 8 cups of water for every 1.75 cups of rice to be used.
Don’t forget to add salt and olive oil to the water – this will add some flavor and keep rice from sticking together. You’ll want to cover and let it sit for about 20 minutes.