Use exact measurements of a 4:3 ratio of water to rice. Use medium sized cook pot with tight fitting lid. Ingredients should not fill pot more than 50-75%.

Bring rice and water to boil on high heat (with no lid). As soon as it boils, stir with fork, place lid on pot and lower heat to low. Set timer for 25 mins (for white rice) or 50 mins (for brown rice). Important: do not change burners or peek into pot before timer rings! Remove lid, fluff with fork and place in serving bowl (this will prevent rice from sticking to your pot).

Optional: Parmesan Rice! After rice is cooked, stir in 1/2 C grated Parmesan cheese and 1/4 C fresh parsley while still warm. Pairs perfectly with Fresh Shrimp with Lemon and Butter.

Optional: Cilantro brown rice: Add 1/4 C fresh cilantro prior to serving.