If you like the rice to be more moist, use a 1: 2 ratio instead. Put a measure of rice (say, two cups) into a bowl. Add water to cover by about 2.5cm (1 inch), stir well, then pour off the water.

For short-grain rice add 1 ¾ cups water; for long-grain rice add 2 cups water. Bring the rice to a simmer over medium-low heat. Allow it to simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to ...

and wild rice (not actually rice, but a grass). Tradition says 2 cups of water to 1 cup of rice. If you find that leaves your rice too wet, try using 1 & 2/3 or 1 and ¾ cups of water to each cup ...