cups water in a saucepan and bring the water to the boil. when it’s boiling turn down the heat to medium-low and put the lid on. leave the lid off slightly to allow steam to escape. after a few minutes when the level of the water has gone down, reduce the heat to low and fit the lid tightly on the saucepan. simmer for another 15 minutes or until all the water has been absorbed. using a fork, fluff up the rice and serve.for fried rice, boil the rice the day before if possible. spread it out on a baking sheet and allow to dry thoroughly. break up any lumps 