How to cook perfect Rice???

[AFEICA]

For the love of God can someone please explain how to cook rice.

It is one of the things that I have never been able to get right. I have tried everything.

Resorted to buying a rice cooker but still rice ends up a horrible, sticky lump.

PRE-SOAK! PRE-SOAK! PRE-SOAK!

Wash under cold water until it runs clear and then leave to soak for at least 15-20 mins.
Pre-soaking fluffs up the grain and makes it quicker to cook.
Wash again and add double the amount of water.

The best rice is Basmati Rice.

Good Luck!