It’s a Big Mistake to Only Add Water to Cook Rice: Let Me Teach You the Secret That Hotels Use (Page 2 ) | April 9, 2025

How to Do It:

• Add a pinch of salt and your choice of spices to the broth before cooking. For a subtle but fragrant flavor, try adding a bay leaf or a cinnamon stick to the pot.

Bonus Hotel Secrets for Perfect Rice Texture

1. Rinse the Rice Rinsing rice before cooking removes excess starch, which helps prevent the rice from becoming sticky. Most hotels and restaurants rinse their rice until the water runs clear to ensure a fluffier result.

How to Do It:

• Place the rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear.

2. Steam After Cooking After the rice has cooked, let it sit for 5-10 minutes with the lid on before serving. This allows the rice to finish steaming and absorb any remaining moisture, resulting in perfectly fluffy grains.

Simple Recipe for Fluffy, Flavorful Rice

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of rice
• 2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon of butter or olive oil
• 1 small onion or garlic clove (minced)
• Pinch of salt
• Optional: Bay leaf or cinnamon stick for extra flavor

Instructions

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