Hotel-Style Rice Cooking Secrets

After cooking, let rice sit covered for 10 minutes to redistribute moisture and improve texture.

Recipe: Hotel-Style Flavored Rice
Ingredients
1 cup long-grain rice (basmati or jasmine)

2 tablespoons butter or olive oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups chicken or vegetable broth

1 bay leaf

Salt and pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

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