Description
4 Ingredient Stick of Butter Rice is a simple yet flavorful side dish that combines rice, butter, water, and seasoning for a quick and easy meal. With minimal ingredients, it delivers a savory, buttery rice that pairs perfectly with nearly any main course.
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Melt the butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the stick of butter over medium heat. Once melted, let it cook for another minute or two to allow it to slightly brown, which will add a nutty flavor to the rice (optional but recommended).
- Add the rice: Stir in the uncooked rice and let it cook in the butter for about 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will help coat the rice with the butter and toast it slightly, giving it a richer flavor.
- Add the water and salt: Pour in the water and add the salt. Stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the rice: Once the water reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and let it simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Do not stir during the cooking process, as this can make the rice sticky.
- Fluff and serve: Once the rice is cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Then, use a fork to fluff the rice and serve.
Notes
Add garlic: Add 1-2 cloves of minced garlic to the butter while it’s melting for a delicious garlic butter rice.Add herbs: Stir in fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, or basil once the rice is cooked for an extra layer of flavor.Crispy rice: If you like crispy rice, leave the lid off for the last few minutes of cooking and let the rice brown slightly on the bottom.Vegetable rice: Add cooked peas, carrots, or corn for a simple vegetable-infused rice dish.Lemon rice: Add a squeeze of lemon juice and a bit of lemon zest for a fresh, tangy twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
