Start with long grain white, jasmine or basmati rice, rinse it very well and add water or stock. For every cup of rice use 1 3/4 cups of . Add a pinch of sea and a bay leaf and bring it to a in a heavy bottom pan. Turn the down to low and with a tight lid.
Allow to for 11 minutes and remove from flame. Let it covered for 15 minutes. Remove lid and stir in 1 tablespoon of . Fluff the rice with a and serve. At this point if you want to dress it up a bit, you may some chopped fresh herbs, lemon zest, lime juice etc.