Rich and Savory Golden Onion Butter Rice Recipe
A comforting and flavorful recipe for Rich and Savory Golden Onion Butter Rice that is perfect for a side dish or a standalone meal. The caramelized onions and garlic add depth of flavor to this dish, making it a favorite for any occasion.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups long-grain rice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version)
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Heat the Butter and Olive Oil: In a medium saucepan, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn 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 toast it lightly.
- Add Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and add salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Rest and Fluff: Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff the rice with a fork.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Golden Onion Butter Rice, Savory Rice Recipe, Caramelized Onion Rice