[brianshaw]

4.5 sounds decent to me as well!

I was very skeptical when adding 6 cups of water as the instructions on the back said 2 cups of water for every 1 cup of rice,even if it's long grain .. So,I am going to make some rice soon and hope to try it out so just to be on the safe side will this do:

3 cups of rice then add 4.5 cups of water, salt, oil

bring it to boil

lower the heat once it's boiling and cover it

leave it alone for 15 mins mins, stir it and reduce heat once again

let stand for 5 mins before serve

sounds good?

No oil and no stirring. When it comes to a boil quickly cover and turn down to a very low simmer. Cook 15 minutes and take off the heat for another 15.... then fluff (not stir).

 

[brianshaw]

Unless you are feeding a village, I'd suggest proving the method on a single cup of rice.

Another thing I find is that rice always cooks better in the smallest possible pot, preferably one that is more high than wide.  Can't explain why, but that's what seems to work best for me.

Oh, one last thought.  The type of rice often makes a big difference.  Unless there is a special need a specific type of rice, the best success I have is with Botani Calrose rice.  Next best is almost any Basmati that is purchased at an Indian store.