Perfect Seasoned Rice

N made this rice tonight, and it was absolutely perfect.  It didn't clump at all and complemented the protein and vegetables excellently, yet was delicious enough to eat on its own.

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 small onion
• 1 3/4 cups water
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 - 2 Tbsp minced parsley
• Salt and pepper

Measure the rice into a bowl and cover in two inches of water.  Mix and squeeze the rice by hand to remove the starch.  When the water appears cloudy drain it away.  Repeat until the water drains clear (4 - 5 times) and then drain completely through a sieve and spread out to dry.  In the meantime finely chop the onion.  In one pot, boil the water with salt and pepper.  In another, sauté the onions in the butter until soft.  Then add the rice and continue the sauté until the edges of the rice become translucent (2 - 3 min).  Pour in the boiling water, then reduce to a simmer.  Simmer covered for about ten minutes or until the rice is soft.  Season w/ fresh parsley and let sit covered (up to 10 min) until served.