Butter Rice
A comforting and flavorful side dish, Butter Rice is light, fluffy, and rich with buttery goodness—perfect alongside any main course or as a base for creative leftovers.
- Author: Ava
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Long-Grain White Rice: 1 cup
- Unsalted Butter: 3 tablespoons
- Water: 2 cups
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Garlic (optional): 1 clove, minced
- Preheat Your Equipment: Place saucepan over medium heat to warm.
- Combine Ingredients: Rinse rice until water runs clear. Add rice, water, and salt to saucepan.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Bring to a boil, cover tightly, reduce heat to low.
- Assemble the Dish: Simmer for 15–18 minutes without removing lid.
- Cook to Perfection: Turn off heat and let sit, covered, for 5–10 minutes.
- Finishing Touches: Add butter and optional garlic, fluff gently with a fork.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with an extra pat of butter on top if desired.
Notes
- Use real butter for best flavor.
- Fluff with a fork to keep grains light.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Add herbs or cheese to customize.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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