My seasoned Butter Rice will transform your white rice game!
This delicious buttery rice is so simple, with just 5 ingredients and less than a minute extra time, it will be your new go-to rice side dish.
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Butter rice
Perfect to soak up all the sauce for your slow-cooked casseroles, or mop up some gravy.
It literally takes 30 seconds more than your standard white rice recipe, but the extra flavour in this garlic butter rice is fantastic.
Why you will love butter rice
- Tastes amazing for "just rice".
- Pantry staple ingredients.
- Only 30 seconds more than plain rice.
What you need to make this recipe
*Please see the recipe card below for exact quantities and detailed instructions
- long grain white rice
- chicken stock (chicken broth) - we are using this as our cooking liquid instead of water to add extra flavour
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt
- unsalted butter
- chives (optional garnish)
*Please see the recipe card below for exact quantities and detailed instructions
How to make butter rice
- Place chicken stock in a heavy-based pot (with a lid), then add rice, garlic powder, onion powder and salt.
- Stir to combine then bring to the boil.
- Once the stock has come to the boil, give the rice one last stir (making sure to scrape the bottom of the pan) then place the lid on and turn the heat down to very low.
- Cook undisturbed for 15 minutes.
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- Then remove it from the heat and allow it to sit for 10 minutes - still covered.
- Give it a gentle mix to fluff rice, stir through butter and serve.
Top tips for the best result
- Scraping the base of the pot to dislodge any slightly stuck grains of rice just before you put the lid will help stop the rice from sticking to the base as it cooks.
Substitutions
- Sub chicken stock/broth for vegetable broth.
- If you only have salted butter available, reduce the amount of cooking salt you add to the water then taste after you stir in the butter and adjust accordingly.
- Switch the chopped chives with other green herbs like chopped fresh parsley.
Storage
Once cool, keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 - 4 days.
Main dish suggestions for butter rice
Slow Cooker Beef Cheeks - soft, tender beef cheeks that will melt in your mouth without switching on your oven. No need for a knife either, they shred with a fork.
Tuscan Chicken Thighs - tender, juicy chicken smothered in a parmesan cream sauce.
Other side dishes you may enjoy
Cumin Rice - with fried cumin seeds and basmati rice, this recipe is packed with flavour and so easy!
Cheesy Couscous - a fast and tasty side dish using couscous and parmesan cheese. Super easy, and great for when you don't have cooking time on your side!
📖 Recipe
Butter Rice
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice rinsed and drained
- 500 ml chicken stock
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- 1½ tablespoon unsalted butter
- finely chopped chives optional garnish
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Instructions
- Place chicken stock in a heavy-based pot (with a lid), then add rice, garlic powder, onion powder and salt.1 cup long grain white rice500 ml chicken stock½ teaspoon garlic powder¼ teaspoon onion powder½ teaspoon fine salt
- Stir to combine then bring to the boil.
- Once the stock has come to the boil, give the rice one last stir (making sure to scrape the base of the pan) then put the lid on and turn the heat down to very low and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Then remove the pot from the heat and allow it to sit for a further 10 minutes (still without lifting the lid).
- Give it a gentle mix to fluff rice and stir through butter to melt.1½ tablespoon unsalted butter
- Sprinkle with chives (if using) and serve.finely chopped chives
Notes
- Scraping the base of the pot to dislodge any slightly stuck rice grains just before you put the lid will help stop the rice from sticking to the base.
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Flavours combine nicely.
Thanks Attie!
Can I use boil in bag rice for this recipe
Sorry, Amy - I haven't used that product - are you able to add in the recipe ingredients/seasonings?
This is going to be my new rice from now on. Thanks for the recipe.
My pleasure, Stephanie!