Steamed Rice

Description
I found this recipe for cooking rice on the cooking echo. Since I buy in bulk to at a cheap rate, I need one to have recipe to cook it
 * Contributed by Nancy O'Brion

Ingredients

 * 1 cup long-grain rice
 * salt (optional)
 * 1¾ cup water

Directions

 * 1) Rinse rice well.
 * 2) Combine with water and salt, if using, in a 8 cup microwaveable casserole.
 * 3) Cover and microwave at high for 5 minutes, then at medium for 8 to 12 minutes or until most of water is absorbed.
 * 4) Let stand covered, 5 to 10 minutes to absorb remaining liquid.

Nutritional information
Food exchange per serving: 1 starch/bread exchange