Rinse 1 cup of rice until the water runs mostly clear
Drain the rice well
Add the rice to a pot with 1.1 to 1.2 cups of water
Let the rice soak for 20 to 30 minutes
Cover the pot with a lid
Bring the water to a boil over medium heat
Reduce the heat to low as soon as it boils
Cook for 12 to 15 minutes without removing the lid
Turn off the heat
Let the rice steam for 10 minutes with the lid on
Fluff the rice gently with a rice paddle or fork
Serve warm