Chef Rachel Yang likes her rice "chopstickready": sticky enough to hold together lightly, but with defined grains. To get that texture, rinse shortgrain white rice (a.k.a. sushi rice)—Alison Roman

2 cups shortgrain white rice

2 cups water

Preparation Rinse 2 cups shortgrain white rice in a sieve set in a bowl, changing water as needed, until water is just slightly milky. Bring rice and 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender, 8–10 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes.