Tips and Hints: How to cook rice the Malaysian way Weigh the amount of rice needed. Allow 50-75 gms rice per serving. Wash the rice well to remove husk and stones, then drain well. Put the rice in a pot and cover with double the amount of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to the boil then reduce heat and cook gently covered until all the water has been absorbed. Stir with a fork or chopsticks just before serving so that the rice will not be lumpy.