Steamed rice - herb chow

1. Place rice in medium size pot, add water to cover rice.
2. Now with your hand swirl rice in pot to wash off the outer starch from the rice.
3. Straini out water, add water again and rinse 3 to 4 times until the water is near clear.
4. Add approximately ¾ to 1 inch of warm water over the washed rice.
5. Place lid on, place pot on stove at maximum heat, bring to boil, tip lid slightly so rice won"t boil over.
6. Cook rice approximately 5 to 6 minutes or until rice water is nearly dry. Lower heat to medium, cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
7. Lower heat to low and cook.
8. Total cooking time is 20 to 25 minutes.
9. "steamed rice is a must for nearly all chinese dishes.
10. Ricei is used like the western people use potatoes.
11. It is served under vegetables, beside sweet and sour dishes, puddings and fried rice.
12. " - herb chow.