Butter Rice
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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.
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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.
- Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
- 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 Information
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Calories
363kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
518mg
(22%)
Potassium
83mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
473IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 363 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 363kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 518mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 83mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 473IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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