For white long-grain: 4 cups of water. For jasmine: 3 cups. For brown: 5 cups. But honestly? Use your finger knuckle. It’s never lied to me. Two cups of rice, how much water? As much as your first knuckle says.
Now go cook. And remember: burnt rice builds character. Actually, no. It builds smoke alarms. Use the right water ratio. Your taste buds will thank you—and so will your roommates.