Instructions

1. Combine 1 cup water, 1/2 tsp. olive oil and 1/4 tsp. salt in a saucepan.

2. Turn the stove on high and heat the pan until the water begins to boil.

3. Add 1/2 cup white rice to the boiling water and stir the mixture.

4. Cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the water is completely absorbed, about 12 to 20 minutes. You can check if there's water left by slightly moving the rice with a fork, but do not stir it.

5. Turn the heat off and allow the rice to rest for 5 minutes. This will allow the moisture in the pan to redistribute in the rice. Remove the lid and stir the rice with a fork. Serve immediately.