The wife browns the rice before cooking. Keep in mind she is a Mexican, so this is normally a bit spicy. Then she boils water and adds to the rice when it is golden brown. Also add chicken broth, Pato Sauce and boil, add onions salt or what have you with it covered. When it starts to dry out remove lid, simmer until it dries out. Check pan to make sure no water remains.....but this is with white rice, she is partial to Mahatama..