Adding only water when cooking rice is a big mistake. I will share with you the secret that hotels use.

1 cup of long-grain rice like basmati or jasmine.

2 tablespoons of butter or olive oil

1 little onion, cut into very small pieces

2 pieces of garlic, finely chopped

2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth

1 leaf from the bay tree

Add salt and pepper according to your preference.

Fresh parsley to decorate (if desired)

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.

Cook: In a pot, warm up the butter or oil on medium heat. Put the diced onion in the pan and cook until it becomes clear. Put the chopped garlic in and cook for one more minute.

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.