Rinse the rice until the water runs mostly clear
Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes if desired
Bring a large pot of water to a boil
Add the rice to the boiling water
Boil the rice for 5 to 10 minutes, until it is partly cooked
Drain the rice immediately
Rinse briefly with cold water to stop the cooking
Spread the rice out to cool and dry slightly before further cooking