Description
A deeply flavorful and comforting rice dish made with slowly caramelized onions, butter, garlic, and fluffy white rice simmered in savory broth. Whether made on the stovetop or in a rice cooker, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a rich, versatile side that pairs with just about anything.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati white rice
- 2 tbsp butter (or ghee)
- 2 medium yellow or sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: bay leaf, thyme, or splash of white wine
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot. Add sliced onions and salt. Cook over medium-low for 15–20 minutes, stirring often, until caramelized.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add rice and stir to coat. Toast gently for 1 minute.
- Pour in broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat. Cook for 15 minutes.
- Turn off heat. Let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff and serve.
- Rice Cooker Option: After caramelizing onions and garlic, add all ingredients to rice cooker. Stir and cook on white rice setting.
Notes
Use olive oil instead of butter for a dairy-free version.
Add frozen peas or spinach for extra vegetables.
Leftovers store well and taste even better the next day.
Perfect side for grilled chicken, tofu, or a fried egg.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop or Rice Cooker
- Cuisine: Comfort, Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg