Adding Only Water to Cook Rice Is a Common Oversight: Here’s the Restaurant Secret to Incredible Flavor

Cooking rice with plain water is fine—but swapping in rich broth, aromatics, and spices can transform it into a gourmet side dish. Try this simple technique to elevate your rice and impress your guests.

Ingredients

Ingredient Quantity
White rice 2 cups
Rich broth (beef, vegetable, or chicken) 4 cups
Butter or oil 2 tablespoons
Aromatics (onions, garlic, or shallots) 1 cup, finely chopped
Spices (cinnamon, cardamom, star anise) 1 teaspoon
Herbs (thyme, rosemary, bay leaves) 1 tablespoon

Instructions

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