My rice always comes out mushy

The author is struggling to make good fried rice due to their rice consistently turning out mushy and moist. They suspect their rice cooker might be overcooking the rice or that they're adding too much water. Despite trying different methods, including using a specific water-to-rice ratio and washing the rice until the water runs clear, the problem persists. The author cooks the rice in a rice cooker and then spreads it on a baking sheet to dry and become stale for use in fried rice the next day. However, the rice remains mushy and clumpy even after drying. They've tried using less water, but the result is still unsatisfactory. The author is seeking help to achieve the desired clean, individual grains of rice. They've tried various techniques, but the rice always ends up mushy, both immediately after cooking and after attempting to dry it out. The author is looking for any advice or guidance to improve their fried rice.