How to Make Rice on the Stove

Add the rice and olive oil to a pot and stir to coat the rice grains in the olive oil.
Begin heating the rice on medium heat, stirring occasionally to avoid browning. In the meantime, begin heating your water and bring it to a boil.
When the rice starts to sizzle gently, add the boiling water (a loud steaming sound is okay!)
Turn the heat up to high and boil the rice until the water level is just at or under the rice and the rice is bubbling. Once the rice is bubbling, turn the heat down to low/simmer, and place the lid on the pot.
Let the rice simmer for 15 minutes. Once the 15 minutes have elapsed, the rice should look fluffy and white.
Serve as a bed to saucy dishes, pair with beans, or enjoy a big bowl of rice as is with butter and salt.

Add the basmati rice, water, and drizzle of olive oil to the Instant Pot. Stir to coat the grains in the olive oil.
Lock the lid into place and set the valve to "pressure". Select the "Rice" function, and cook for 12 minutes.
Release the pressure, and enjoy!

I like to use an electric kettle to boil the water as its faster, but if you don't have a kettle, you can boil the water on the stove.

Avoid using tap water if you can. Tap water will cause the flavor of the rice to taste like..well..tap water. Using a cleaner tasting water like filtered or spring water is ideal for the best tasting rice.

Using your ears is the best way to know when to add the water. Listen for a light sizzling. You are not trying to fry or brown the rice grains, just lightly sautee them. Listen for a light sizzle and keep stirring to avoid burning or browning. Then add the boiling water and crank the stove heat to high.