Elevate Your Rice: The Restaurant Industry’s Best-Kept Secret

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

  • Measure and prepare all ingredients: rice, broth, butter/oil, aromatics, spices, and herbs.

2. Use Broth Instead of Water

  • Replace water with rich broth to enhance flavor and aroma.

3. Toast the Rice

  • In a large pot, toast the rice with butter or oil over medium heat until lightly golden.

4. Add Aromatics and Spices

  • Sauté the aromatics with the rice until soft and fragrant.

  • Add the spices and herbs, stirring to coat the rice evenly.

5. Add the Broth

  • Pour in the broth (2 cups per 1 cup of rice). Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

  • Cover and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

6. Rest

  • Remove from heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 10 minutes to finish steaming.

7. Fluff and Serve

  • Fluff gently with a fork to separate the grains.

  • Serve warm and enjoy the rich, aromatic flavor.

Pro Tips

  • Switch broths to match your dish (e.g. chicken broth for poultry, vegetable broth for vegetarian meals).

  • Adjust spices to your taste — start small and build flavor.

  • This method adds depth, aroma, and restaurant-level quality to your everyday rice.