Rice (long-grained or Jasmine rice) 4 c. equal to about 4-6 servings
Water

Put rice in a pan (the level of the rice should be no more than 1/4 of the way full) or a rice cooker. Rinse rice twice with water before cooking (to rinse rice, fill pan with water, stir, then drain water). Add water to cook with. The level of the water should be 3/4 of an inch about the level of the rice. Cover, put on stove on high until boiling (it takes about 5-6 minutes). As soon as it boils, stir well, and reduce temperature to medium-low. Cover for 3 more minutes. Stir again. Reduce temperature a second time to low. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes. Stir well. Rice is ready when it has a sticky but not wet appearance.

For a rice cooker, put in same amount of water (3/4 inch higher than rice). Close lid. Stir once after 25 minutes. Rice cooker will automatically reduce the temperature during cooking. Rice should be ready in about 30-35 minutes. 4-6 servings.