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

Improves and evens out the tastes.

Assists in keeping the rice light and not sticking together.

Brings a light and pleasant flavor to the food.

Add coconut milk.

To give your rice a creamy and slightly sweet flavor, try using coconut milk.

How to accomplish this:

Substitute some of the cooking water with unsweetened coconut milk. For example, you can use 1 cup of water and 1 cup of coconut milk for every 2 cups of liquid.

Mix thoroughly and cook as you normally would.

Advantages:

Gives a smooth, creamy feel with a touch of sweetness.

Goes great with Asian and Caribbean food.

Improves the texture of the rice.

Season your food correctly.

Adding spices is important for tasty rice.

How to accomplish this:

Put some salt in the water when cooking rice; a general guideline is to use around 1 teaspoon of salt for each cup of uncooked rice.

You can also use pepper, cumin, turmeric, or other spices to achieve the taste you want.

Advantages:

Improves the taste of the rice and other ingredients.

Stops the rice from being flavorless.

You can adjust the flavor to go well with your main meals.

Allow the rice to sit.

Letting the rice sit after cooking makes it taste better and have a nicer texture.

How to accomplish this:

After the rice is done cooking, turn off the stove and leave it covered for 10 minutes.

After taking a break, use a fork to gently separate the rice grains.

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