Simple Butter Rice Recipe - Perfect Side Sish
This buttery rice is the perfect side dish—fluffy, delicious, and easy to make! With just a few ingredients like basmati rice, butter, chicken stock, and a dash of olive oil, you’ll have a delicious seasoned rice ready to pair with chicken, lamb, or any of your favorite meals. It’s an easy, family-friendly recipe that’s sure to become a dinner staple.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 364kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 50 grams butter
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups chicken stock
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water to remove dirt and excess starch. Drain well.1 cup basmati rice
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add a splash of olive oil.50 grams butter, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Add the washed. Fry the rice, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes until it’s slightly sticky and aromatic.
- Pour in the chicken stock and pinch of salt and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and let it simmer until the liquid is level with the rice.2 cups chicken stock, ½ teaspoon salt
- Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 10 minutes without opening the lid. Remove from heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 5-10 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and serve immediately.
Notes
You can use any type of rice, white or brown. Just adjust the cooking time according to the package instructions.
Allow the rice to rest covered for 5-10 minutes after cooking to ensure it’s fluffy and fully cooked.
Always fluff the rice with a fork before serving to keep it light and separate.
Nutrition
Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 545mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 316IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
