1. Pour the water and rice into the pot over medium-high heat, and let it reach a rapid simmer without covering.
2. Turn down the heat to low or medium-low, and place the lid. Then, leave the rice to cook undisturbed for 12 minutes.
3. Take the covered rice down and let it stand for 10 minutes. Then, fluff with a rice paddle or rubber spatula.

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