The Secret to Perfectly Spiced Rice (Spoiler: It’s Not Just Salt)

If your rice tastes like absolutely nothing unless it’s drowning in sauce, this one’s for you. A few pantry spices can turn plain rice into the star of the meal—aromatic, flavorful, fluffy, and full of personality.

Pick Your Rice

Basmati, jasmine, long grain—whatever you love, it’ll work. Just rinse it till the water runs clear so it doesn’t get gummy.

Build That Flavor

Start by toasting your spices in oil or butter before you add the rice. Trust me, this step is everything.

Here’s my go-to combo:

• 1 cup rice

• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

• ½ tsp Spice Souk Turmeric – gives that gorgeous golden hue

• ½ tsp Cumin seeds or ground cumin – earthy and nutty

• ¼ tsp Cinnamon – adds depth (yes, just a hint)

• Salt to taste

• Optional: bay leaf, cardamom pod, or clove for a little luxury

Toast the spices for 30 seconds in the oil, then stir in the rice till it’s coated and shiny. Add water (usually 2:1 ratio), bring to a boil, cover, and simmer low till fluffy.

Bonus Upgrades

• Stir in chopped herbs at the end (parsley, cilantro, dill)

• Throw in raisins, toasted almonds, or pine nuts

• Top with fried onions for drama (and crunch)

👉 Snag the Turmeric and Cumin you need at SpiceSouk.Shop and let your rice live its best life.