Adding only water when cooking rice is a big mistake. I will share with you the secret that hotels use
Steps to follow:
Wash the rice with cold water until the water is clear. This helps get rid of extra starch and stops things from sticking.
Toast the rice: Put the washed rice in the pot and stir it constantly for around 2 minutes until it is slightly toasted.
Add broth and seasonings: Pour the broth into the pot, put in the bay leaf, and add salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and heat until boiling.
Simmer: When the water is boiling, lower the heat, cover the pot with a lid, and let it cook gently for 15-18 minutes until the water is absorbed and the rice is soft.
Rest: Take the rice off the heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
Remove the bay leaf from the rice, stir it with a fork, add fresh parsley on top if you like, and serve while hot.
Enjoy your tasty rice, just like the one you get in a hotel!
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Enjoy!