I may need to try the butter with sesame oil. Not using MSG. My rice doesn’t come out flavorful.
You NEED MSG! MSG is the ultimate flavour enhancer. It's like background salt, it sits in the back making everything taste more like themselves, while table salt sits in the front allowing you to taste the complete dish. I hope that makes sense.
Also, what rice are you using? Easycook rice or pre fluffed rice doesnt really work, It also has a weird taste. Try Basmati if you're not already.