Description
Golden Onion Butter Rice is a rich, savory side dish bursting with comforting flavors. This recipe features long-grain white rice sautéed with golden caramelized onions and garlic, toasted in butter and olive oil, then simmered in flavorful chicken or vegetable broth for a tender, fluffy texture. Garnished with fresh parsley and green onions, it makes an elegant yet simple accompaniment to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice and Aromatics
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Cooking Fats
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Liquid and Seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnishes
- Chopped parsley
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Rinse Rice: Rinse the long-grain white rice under cold running water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch, then drain thoroughly to prevent clumping during cooking.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely diced yellow onion and sauté for 8–10 minutes until the onions are golden and soft. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute to release its fragrance without browning too much.
- Toast the Rice: Stir in the rinsed and drained rice, stirring continuously to coat each grain evenly with the buttery onion mixture. Toast the rice for about 2 minutes, enhancing its nutty flavor and preventing it from becoming mushy.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir once to combine all ingredients and bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan tightly with a lid. Let the rice simmer gently for 15–18 minutes until it has absorbed all the liquid and is tender. Avoid lifting the lid during this time to ensure even cooking.
- Rest and Fluff: Remove the pan from heat and keep it covered for an additional 5–10 minutes to allow the rice to steam and become fluffy. Finally, fluff the rice gently with a fork and garnish with chopped parsley and green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Adjust salt to taste, especially if using salted broth.
- To add extra flavor, consider stirring in toasted nuts or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
- Do not stir the rice while it is simmering to prevent it from becoming sticky.
- If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute some butter with ghee.
