Any aromatic herb or vegetable goes a long way toward adding a bit of intrigue to a simple pot of rice. Very often, some of the same seasonings going into the main dish are great for the rice as well. I’ve found that whole spices are usually better for adding subtle flavors, while ground spices are great when we really want the rice to stand out on its own.

Key Takeaways:

• This is the grain that’s synonymous with sustenance the world over. Here, we’re taking a look at just three of the infinite number of ways to present rice.
• There are “O.G.” chirashi bowls with puffed rice, Japanese fried chicken with sushi rice and lemon mayo and also these adorable triangular rice ball snacks, known as onigiri.
• Carolina Gold rice is a cornerstone of Low Country cooking. Fans favor its stronger flavor (with nutty undertones) and more toothsome texture than other rice.

“Carolina Gold rice is a cornerstone of Low Country cooking. Fans favor its stronger flavor (with nutty undertones) and more toothsome texture than other rice.”

http://www.restaurant-hospitality.com/food-trends/plain-rice-perfect-palette-world-flavor