Rice With Butter, Garlic & Onion Recipe
Make Rice With Butter, Garlic & Onion Recipe in just 25m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Rice Base
Aromatics & Butter
Method
Rice Base
- 1
Rinse 1 cup long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well and set aside.
- 2
Measure 2 cups water; set aside.
Aromatics & Butter
- 3
In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat.
- 4
Add 1 medium onion, finely chopped; sauté until translucent and tender, about 3–4 minutes.
- 5
Add 2 cloves garlic, minced; cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- 6
Stir the rinsed rice into the butter and aromatics, coating the grains.
Final Cooking
- 7
Pour the 2 cups water and 0.5 teaspoon salt into the rice mixture; bring to a gentle boil.
- 8
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- 9
Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and season to taste.