At the end of the day, cooking rice is a forgiving art. Even if you get it wrong, you can always turn it into fried rice, rice pudding, or a makeshift stress ball. So don’t let the water-to-rice ratio stress you out. Start with two cups of water per cup of rice, adjust based on the type, and remember: practice makes perfect, and perfect is just really good rice with a side of confidence.
Now go forth and boil, my friend. Your rice—and your taste buds—will thank you. And if you still mess up, just call it “rustic” and eat it with a smile. That’s what I do.
