flavorful rice that you can pinch and wipe across your plate is well worth the wait. Be sure to make enough sticky rice for dessert, too! Read the original article on Tasting Table.

For perfect rice, follow the ideal water-to-rice ratio. Typically, for white rice, use 1 cup of rice to 2 cups of water.

Boil the rice, make sure it is not sticky or mushy. Keep this aside ... Adjust the taste with salt, pepper, and, if necessary, with a pinch of sugar and/or more vinegar.