Herbed Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

• •300 g Basmati rice
• •1 medium Onion
• •3 cloves Garlic
• •600 ml Chicken stock
• •50 g Butter
• •1 tsp Cumin seeds
• •2 pcs Bay leaf

Instructions

1. 1

   Sauté onion and garlic in butter until soft.

   💡 Don't brown - we want sweet, not caramelized.

2. 2

   Add cumin and bay. Toast rice for 2 minutes.

   💡 Toasting the rice before adding liquid is essential.

3. 3

   Add stock, bring to boil, reduce to simmer.

   💡 Low and slow is the key.

4. 4

   Cover and cook 15 minutes. Fluff with fork.

   💡 Don't lift the lid while cooking.

5. 5

   Add liquids and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

   💡 Low and slow yields tender results.

6. 6

   Adjust seasoning and serve hot.

   💡 Taste and adjust salt last.