Butter Rice
Learn how to make old-fashioned butter rice in under 30 minutes. This stick of butter rice recipe is the perfect base for any main dish.
Servings: 6
Calories: 363kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely diced shallot
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 cups basmati rice*
- 3 cups water
- For topping:
- 1/3 cup sliced green onions optional
Instructions
- Cut the butter into 8 slices. Place in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Allow the butter to melt, then add in the garlic and shallot. Allow the butter to simmer for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent. 1/2 cup salted butter, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon finely diced shallot
- Add in the salt and rice. Stir well for 1-2 minutes until all of the rice is coated. 1 teaspoon fine salt, 2 cups basmati rice*
- Add the water and stir well. 3 cups water
- Make sure the rice is all covered with water, then place a lid on the pan. Simmer for 15 minutes without opening the lid.
- Then turn off the heat and let the rice sit covered for another 5 minutes. Then remove the cover and fluff the rice with a fork.
- Garnish with freshly snipped green onions or your favorite herbs like rosemary, thyme or parsley. 1/3 cup sliced green onions
Notes
*Or another long grain white rice.
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The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 6, with 1 serving being 1/6 of the rice. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
Nutrition
Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 518mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 473IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg