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\recipe { Faux Leftover Rice} [This rice is your ticket to making fried rice at (nearly) a moment's notice. Makes 6 cups.]
%\serves{6-8}
\preptime { \cutext { 5}{ min}}
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\cooktime { \cutext { 1}{ h}}
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\dishtype { \vegetarian } % options: vegetarian, glutenfree, freeze
\begin { step}
\cutext { 2}{ cup} jasmine or other long-grain white rice
\method
Rinse rice under cold running water until water runs clear.
\end { step}
\begin { step}
\cutext { 2}{ EL} vegetable oil
\method
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Heat in large saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add rice and stir to coat grains of rice with oil, about \cutext { 30}{ s} .
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\end { step}
\begin { step}
\cunum { 630}{ ml} water
\method
Add water, increase heat to high, and bring to boil.
\end { step}
\begin { step}
\method
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about \cutext { 18}{ min} .
\end { step}
\begin { step}
\method
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Off heat, remove lid and place dish towel folded in half over saucepan; replace lid. Let stand until rice is just tender, about \cutext { 8}{ min} .\\
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Spread cooked rice onto rimmed baking sheet and let cool on wire rack for \cutext { 10}{ min} . Transfer sheet to refrigerator and let rice chill for \cutext { 20}{ min} .
\end { step}