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For the recipe, you’ll need 1 cup (225 g) of white rice, though you can adjust the amount based on how many people you’re cooking for. In general, you should have ½ cup (112 ½ g) of uncooked rice per person. Add the rice to a colander or strainer so water can easily pass over it. Soaking the rice before you cook it helps get the cooking process started so your finished rice will have a better texture. You can skip the step if you’re in a hurry, but you may wind up having to cook the rice a little longer on the stove.
Place the rice in a colander. Let the rice soak for 10 to 15 minutes.