Rinse the 1 cup rice. Bring a bit less than 2 tbsp oil, 1.5 cups water, and ½ tsp salt to a boil over high heat. Add the rice, allow to just gently boil, and cook until the water has just about cooked out (it will not be cooked). Stir, reduce heat to medium-low and cover and cook, checking and stirring every 4-5 minutes, until it is cooked (15-25 minutes).