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Golden Onion Butter Jasmine Rice

Golden Onion Butter Jasmine Rice
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Golden Onion Butter Jasmine Rice transforms simple jasmine rice into a flavorful and elegant side or main dish by combining fluffy, fragrant rice with sweet, caramelized onions and rich butter. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this comforting recipe brings warmth, depth, and a golden hue to your meal with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or neutral oil
  • 1 1/2 cups water or broth (chicken or vegetable)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Caramelize the Onions: Thinly slice the yellow onions. Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-low heat and add the onions. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 25 minutes until the onions are soft, golden, and sweetly caramelized.
  2. Prepare the Jasmine Rice: Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch, ensuring fluffier rice. Drain and set aside.
  3. Toast the Rice: Push the caramelized onions to the side of the pan. Add butter to the pan and let it melt. Add the drained jasmine rice and toss gently for 2 to 3 minutes to lightly toast the grains and coat them with butter and onion flavors.
  4. Cook the Rice: Pour in water or broth using a 1:1.5 rice-to-liquid ratio. Season with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and cook undisturbed for 15 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
  5. Fluff and Serve: Remove the pan from heat and let the rice sit covered for another 5 minutes. Fluff gently with a fork, mixing in any remaining caramelized onions evenly throughout the rice before serving.

Notes

  • Slow and low cooking of onions maximizes sweetness without bitterness.
  • Rinse rice thoroughly to prevent clumping and ensure light texture.
  • Using broth instead of water enhances flavor significantly.
  • Avoid lifting the lid while rice cooks to trap steam and cook grains evenly.
  • For extra silkiness, stir in an additional tablespoon of butter off heat right after cooking.

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Keywords: jasmine rice, caramelized onions, butter rice, side dish, comforting rice recipe, easy rice recipe, buttery rice, golden rice

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