On Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:51:04 -0800, Lin >
wrote:


>We have a rice cooker and I rarely do just straight water. I've added
>orange juice, stock or broth, light coconut milk -- just as long as the
>liquid line is still at the same level. I also like adding nuts, dried
>fruits, chopped veggies, curry and occasionally bits of meat. I haven't
>added beer or wine yet -- might be worth a go, but in a very limited amount.
>
>--Lin

Right on, Lin. Pilavs all over the world are augumented with nuts,
fruit and vegetables. Off the top of my head: Chicken livers, carrot,
pine nuts, Zante currants, parsley, cashews, and so on. Paella
Valenciana really illustrates the principle the OP wants to test.

Alex