Putting that nasty concoction aside, here’s how you cook rice properly.

Put a cup of rice in a small saucepan, wash it until the water is clear. Add enough water so it comes up to the top of your thumbnail, about 3/4" above the level of the rice.

Put it on high heat and leave it until it starts to bubble like crazy. Remove from heat, put the lid on the pan and leave it for 15 minutes.

Save leftover rice in the fridge for the best fried rice the next day.