Description
A simple yet flavorful butter rice recipe made with pantry staples and ready in under 30 minutes. Rich, fluffy, and perfect as a side or base for any meal.
Ingredients
- Long Grain White Rice: 1 cup
- Butter: 3 tablespoons
- Water or Chicken Broth: 2 cups
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Garlic (Optional): 1 clove, minced
- Parsley (Optional): 1 tablespoon, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the pan, then add rinsed rice. Stir and toast for 2–3 minutes until slightly golden and fragrant.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour in the broth or water, add salt (and garlic if using), then bring to a gentle boil.
- Assemble the Dish: Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 18–20 minutes.
- Cook to Perfection: After the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, remove from heat and keep covered for 5 minutes.
- Finishing Touches: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and fluff gently with a fork. Stir in parsley if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Spoon into a serving dish and enjoy hot.
Notes
- Rinse the rice well to remove excess starch and prevent clumping.
- Use broth instead of water for extra flavor.
- Let the rice rest after cooking before fluffing for best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg