Add cumin seeds, cardamom pods, and bay leaf; cook, stirring often, until fragrant and sizzling, about 1 minute. Add drained rice; cook ... a salty-citrusy umami punch that makes it extra special.

Some of my favorites include turmeric and bay leaf ... to add to a batch of rice and realized I was out. While searching for a replacement that would offer a similar punch of umami, my fingers ...

Well, we often associate taste with the cooking skills of a person cooking, but the age-old secret to making perfect, delicious and aromatic rice is a mere small leaf! Let’s find out.