Rinse 1 cup of rice 2-3 times until the water runs clear, then soak it for 15 minutes.
Boil 2 cups of water in a saucepan, and add ¼ teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon olive oil (or ghee).
Add rice and stir. Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, cover the pot and cook for 10 minutes.
Turn off the heat and let the rice rest for 10 minutes. After that, fluff up the rice with a fork and enjoy!
Jasmine Rice
Rinse 1 cup of rice 2-3 times until the water runs clear (no need to soak the rice).
Boil 2 cups of water, and add ¼ teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon olive oil.
Add the drained rice, stir, and bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover the pot and cook for 10 minutes.
Turn off the heat and let the rice rest for 10 minutes. After that, fluff up the rice with a fork and enjoy!
Instant Pot Brown Rice (Basmati or Jasmine)
Rinse rice 2-3 times and strain. Add rice, water, salt, and oil to Instant Pot. Stir. Close the lid. Set the valve to the 'Sealing' position. Press Manual/Pressure Cook on high for 22 minutes for Jasmine, and 23 minutes for Basmati rice.
After the cooking time is up, wait for natural pressure release for 10 minutes, after which release the remaining pressure. Fluff the rice gently using a fork.
Notes
Rinsing: Rinsing the rice a few times under cool running water rids of excess starch, which makes for fluffier rice.
Soaking: It is only necessary to soak basmati rice for more even cooking. There is no need to soak jasmine rice as it will become mushy.
Adding salt: Start with ¼ teaspoon salt. If you find the rice still needs more seasoning, adjust the salt quantity to your liking the next few times you cook rice.
Adding oil: Oil is optional, but recommended as it adds a glossy sheen and better mouthfeel.
Rest before fluffing: Remove the rice from heat and rest for 10 minutes, without opening the lid. This final rest steams the rice for a perfect al dente texture.
Note: The nutrition facts below are my estimates for basmati rice. If you follow any diet plan, I recommend cross-checking with your preferred nutrition calculator.