Description
Discover secrets for perfect rice with hotel-inspired tips. Achieve fluffy, flavorful, restaurant-quality rice easily at home!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain rice (e.g., basmati or jasmine)
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the Rice: Wash the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a pot, heat butter or olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Toast the Rice: Add the rinsed rice to the pot and sauté, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes until slightly toasted.
- Add Liquid and Cook: Pour in the broth, add the bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper. Stir briefly to combine.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Rest and Fluff: Turn off the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and fluff the rice with a fork.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Enjoy light, fluffy, and flavorful hotel-style rice!