Description
This Butter Rice Pilaf recipe is a simple yet flavorful side dish made by toasting rice in butter with aromatic onions and garlic, then cooking it in seasoned chicken broth. The result is a fluffy, buttery rice perfect for complementing a variety of main dishes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 5 tbsp butter
- ½ cup onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1½ cups white long grain rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Sauté Aromatics: In a medium-sized pot over medium-high heat, melt the butter until it’s sizzling slightly. Add the finely diced onions and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Toast the Rice: Stir the long grain rice into the butter and onion mixture, toasting it for about 2 minutes. This step adds a nutty flavor and helps keep the rice fluffy.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Pour in the chicken broth along with salt, black pepper, and bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer Rice: Reduce heat to low to maintain a simmer, cover the pot with a lid, and cook the rice for about 18 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Rest and Fluff: Remove the pot from heat and let it sit covered for an additional 3 minutes. Then remove the bay leaves and fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving.
Notes
- Use long grain white rice for best texture and flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- To enhance flavor, you can add a pinch of turmeric or saffron for color and aroma.
- Make sure not to lift the lid while rice is cooking to ensure even steaming.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 21 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: butter rice pilaf, rice pilaf recipe, stovetop rice, buttered rice, side dish rice
