\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}} \cooktime{\cutext{1}{hr}} \dishtype{\vegetarian} % options: vegetarian, glutenfree, freeze \begin{step} \cutext{2}{cup} jasmine or other long-grain white rice \cutext{2}{EL} vegetable oil \cunum{630}{ml} water \method Rinse rice under cold running water until water runs clear. \end{step} \begin{step} \cutext{2}{EL} vegetable oil \cunum{630}{ml} water \method Heat in large saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add rice and stir to coat grains of rice with oil, about \cutext{30}{sec}. \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} dish towel \method 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}. 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}