Steamed Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup long grain rice
1 3/4 cups water
salt (optional)

Preparation

Rinse rice well.
Combine with water and salt, if using, in a 8 cup microwaveable casserole.
Cover and microwave at high for 5 minutes, then at medium for 8 to 12 minutes or until most of water is absorbed.
Let stand covered, 5 to 10 minutes to absorb remaining liquid.