It Is a Big Mistake to Only Add Water to Cook Rice — Let Me Teach You the Secret Hotels Use!


Ingredients

  • 2 cups long-grain white rice (or basmati)
  • 3 cups water (or as per rice type)
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth (hotel secret!)
  • 1 tablespoon butter or ghee
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1 bay leaf (optional, for aroma)
  • 2–3 whole cloves or cardamom pods (optional, for extra fragrance)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the Rice:
    Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents sticky rice.
  2. Use Broth for Flavor:
    In a pot, combine water and broth. This is the hotel secret — mixing broth with water adds a depth of flavor you don’t get with plain water.
  3. Add Flavor Boosters:
    Add butter (or ghee), salt, and optional bay leaf or whole spices. This infuses the rice with a gentle, luxurious aroma.
  4. Bring to a Boil:
    Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
  5. Add Rice & Simmer:
    Stir in the rinsed rice. Reduce heat to low, cover tightly with a lid, and let it simmer for 15–18 minutes (or according to rice type).
  6. Rest & Fluff:
    Turn off the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 5–10 minutes. Then remove the lid, fluff gently with a fork, and discard the bay leaf or whole spices.
  7. Serve:
    Serve your fluffy, aromatic rice just like in a fine hotel — perfectly seasoned, buttery, and delicious!

Tip:
For extra richness, drizzle a touch of melted butter or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

Would you like me to adapt this for a rice cooker or add any hotel-style garnishes?

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