Description
Rich and savory golden onion butter rice is a flavorful and aromatic dish that is perfect as a side or main course. The caramelized onions add a sweet richness to the dish, while the butter and chicken broth provide a deep savory flavor. This recipe is easy to make and is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups long-grain rice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings:
- 3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version)
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté Onions: In a medium saucepan, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onions until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Toast Rice: Stir in the rice and cook for 1-2 minutes to lightly toast it.
- Cook Rice: Pour in the chicken broth, add salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff and Garnish: Remove from heat, let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff the rice with a fork. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Golden Onion Butter Rice, Savory Rice, Onion Rice, Homemade Rice Dish
