Description
Seasoned white rice brings classic comfort to your plate with a delightful blend of aromatic spices and herbs. Simple ingredients create a perfect side dish that complements countless main courses and elevates your dining experience.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup long grain rice (jasmine)
- 1.75 cups water
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 cube vegetable or chicken bouillon
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Parsley flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Melt of butter and of olive oil in a medium-sized skillet over gentle heat, creating a fragrant cooking base.
- Crush the bouillon cube directly into the melting fats, whisking thoroughly to ensure complete dissolution and even flavor distribution.
- Add uncooked white rice to the skillet, stirring carefully to coat each grain with the aromatic oil and bouillon mixture, which will enhance the rice’s overall taste profile.
- Pour the recommended water quantity according to rice package instructions into the skillet, maintaining the same ratio of liquid to rice.
- Increase heat to high and bring the liquid to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce temperature to the lowest setting.
- Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid, allowing the rice to simmer undisturbed for approximately 18-20 minutes or until liquid is fully absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let the rice rest, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to ensure perfect texture and steam distribution.
- Gently separate rice grains using a fork, creating a light and fluffy consistency.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, and garnish with dried parsley flakes for a vibrant visual and herbal accent.
Notes
- Boost flavor by dissolving the bouillon cube thoroughly in butter and olive oil before adding rice.
- Coating rice with oil mixture ensures each grain absorbs rich, savory seasonings evenly.
- Use package instructions for precise water-to-rice ratio and cooking time to achieve perfect texture.
- Fluffing rice with a fork prevents clumping and creates light, separated grains.
- Dried parsley adds visual appeal and subtle herbal freshness to the finished dish.
- Low heat and covered cooking method guarantee tender, non-sticky rice every time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg