Prep

Stove top cooking instructions:1 3/4 cups water. 1 cup white rice. 1 tsp salt (optional). 1 Tbsp butter or margarine (optional).1. In a 3-quart saucepan, bring water to a rolling boil. Add salt, and butter or margarine (if desired).2. Add rice and bring water back to a boil.3. Stir once and cover saucepan with a lid.4. Lower heat to simmer and cook undisturbed for 20 minutes. If rice is not quite tender or liquid is not absorbed, replace lid and cook 2 to 4 minutes longer. Fluff with a fork and serve.Serves. 4.