Steamed Rice

Ingredients

 * 1 cup long grain rice salt (optional)
 * 1 3/4 cup water

Directions
Rinse rice well. Combine with water and salt, if using, in a 8 cup microwaveable casserole. Cover and microwave at high for 5 minutes, then at medium for 8 to 12 minutes or until most of water is absorbed. Let stand covered, 5 to 10 minutes to absorb remaining liquid. Food exchange per serving: 1 starch/bread exchange nancy o"brion"s notes: 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