Broth Simmered Rice
Transform your everyday rice into a flavorful masterpiece with this Broth Simmered Rice recipe! By toasting long-grain white rice in a luscious blend of butter and olive oil, then simmering it in chicken or vegetable broth, this dish takes on a rich, savory flavor that plain water-cooked rice simply can’t match. Seasoned with a touch of salt, a hint of black pepper, and finished with a garnish of freshly chopped parsley, this easy side dish pairs beautifully with almost any main course. Ready in just 25 minutes and perfect for a cozy family dinner or a sophisticated gathering, this recipe is a comforting upgrade to classic rice that you'll want to make again and again.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Drain well.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the rinsed rice and stir to coat it evenly in the fat.
Step 3
Toast the rice for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until it becomes slightly golden and aromatic.
Step 4
Add the chicken or vegetable broth to the saucepan and stir in the salt and black pepper, if using.
Step 5
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.
Step 6
Simmer the rice on low heat for 15-18 minutes, or until the liquid is fully absorbed and the rice is tender.
Step 7
Once cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes to steam and finish cooking.
Step 8
Uncover the rice, fluff it gently with a fork, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 712.2 grams (712.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 520 |
| Total Fat 27.60g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat 9.50g | 48% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g | |
| Cholesterol 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium 2905mg | 126% |
| Total Carbohydrate 59.00g | 21% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.00g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 1.10g | |
| Protein 8.60g | 17% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 48mg | 4% |
| Iron 3mg | 16% |
| Potassium 167mg | 4% |
Source of Calories