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Adding only water to cook rice is a common oversight: Permit me to impart to you the restaurant industry’s best-kept secret for improving flavor

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Cooking rice with only water is a common practice, but did you know there’s a culinary secret that can elevate your rice from ordinary to extraordinary? In this article, we’ll explore the restaurant industry’s top strategies for infusing rice with irresistible flavors and textures. Get ready to transform your rice preparation and impress your guests with gourmet quality.

Ingredients:

Ingredient Quantity
White rice 2 cups
Rich broth (beef, vegetable, or chicken) 4 cups
Butter or oil 2 tablespoons
Aromatics (onions, garlic, or shallots) 1 cup
Spices (cinnamon, cardamom, star anise) 1 teaspoon
Herbs (thyme, rosemary, bay leaves) 1 tablespoon

Prepare Ingredients:
Measure 2 cups of white rice.
Choose a rich broth flavor (beef, vegetable, or chicken) and measure 4 cups.
Gather 2 tablespoons of butter or oil, 1 cup of aromatics, 1 teaspoon of spices, and 1 tablespoon of herbs.
Switch Water for Broth:
Use the rich broth instead of water for cooking the rice.
Toast the Rice:

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