Butter Rice

Elevate your everyday side dish game with this irresistibly rich and fluffy Butter Rice recipe! Featuring tender long-grain white rice simmered to perfection and infused with the luxurious flavor of melted unsalted butter, this dish strikes a perfect balance between simplicity and indulgence. Seasoned with a touch of salt and pepper and optionally garnished with fresh parsley, this buttery rice pairs effortlessly with everything from grilled meats to roasted vegetables. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and comforting recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Whether you're serving it as a standalone side or a base for heartier dishes, this Butter Rice is bound to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups water
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Begin by rinsing the rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. This helps to remove excess starch, which can make the rice sticky.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, and salt. Stir to ensure the salt is evenly distributed.

Step 3

Place the saucepan on the stove over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 4

Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.

Step 5

Allow the rice to simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the water is fully absorbed and the rice is tender.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 more minutes. This allows the rice to steam and become fluffy.

Step 7

Meanwhile, in a small pan or in the saucepan with rice, melt the unsalted butter over low heat.

Step 8

Once the rice is done steaming, uncover it and add the melted butter. Fluff the rice gently with a fork to evenly distribute the butter.

Step 9

Season the rice with black pepper and taste to see if additional salt is needed.

Step 10

For an optional touch of color and flavor, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving.

Step 11

Serve the butter rice hot as a side dish alongside your favorite main courses.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	744.4 grams (744.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	671

Total Fat 48.60g	62%
Saturated Fat 28.20g	141%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 124mg	41%
Sodium 2385mg	104%
Total Carbohydrate 57.10g	21%
Dietary Fiber 1.10g	4%
Total Sugars 0.10g
Protein 5.90g	12%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 68mg	5%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 102mg	2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.4%

Protein: 3.4%

Carbs: 33.1%