Butter Rice
If you are looking for a simple way to add flavor to white rice, make this Butter Rice. It is simple to make and is the perfect side dish to any recipe.
Servings: 4
Cost: $0.87, $0.22 per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Add the rinsed rice, water, 2 tablespoons of the butter, and salt to a medium saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Simmer for 18 minutes without removing the lid.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and black pepper.
- Fold in the chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Long-grain white rice works best, but jasmine or basmati rice can also be used.
Rinsing the rice removes excess starch and helps produce fluffier grains. For stickier rice, you can skip this step.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 347IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.5mg
