Add the rinsed rice, water and salt to a pot on the stove. Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir the rice once, reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 18-20 minutes.
Remove pan from heat and let rice rest covered for about 5-10 minutes to firm up. Remove lid and fluff rice with a fork.
Rinse the rice. Rinsing the rice removes dusty starch that can lead to sticky or gummy grains.
Use a tight-fitted lid. Use a good lid so the steam and moisture don’t escape during the simmering cook time.
Cook the rice on low heat. Cooking rice on low guarantees that you will have well-cooked rice that is not over-or undercooked.