Steamed Rice
'If all liquid is not absorbed / 'Variation: Lightly brown orzo or broken pasta in butter and/or olive oil before adding rice.' / and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.' / and continue sauteing until onion is translucent / and cook about 15 minutes without stirring or uncovering.' / and saute as above / but orzo will be dark brown by the time rice is light brown and onion is translucent; do not burn orzo.' / cover / remove cover
My folks ALWAYS made their rice this way (Dad taught Mom, too!), only omitting the onion and using water only when preparing it for something …