Ginger Free Buttery White Rice
Simple, satisfying, and completely free of any spicy root concerns, this buttery white rice is the kind of side dish that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation. Long-grain white rice gets toasted in a little butter before the water even goes in, which coaxes out a faint nuttiness and sets the stage for perfectly separate, fluffy grains. The real magic happens at the end, when two more tablespoons of butter get folded through the hot rice until every single grain is glossy and rich. It's a technique that transforms a humble bowl of rice into something that feels genuinely indulgent. A finishing scatter of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and a mild herbal note without introducing any ingredients that might cause concern. This is the kind of recipe that pairs beautifully with almost anything on the table, from roasted chicken to braised vegetables, and it comes together with pantry staples you likely already have on hand.
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4 servings
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1 ¾ cups water
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold running water, stirring with your hand, until the water runs mostly clear, about 30 seconds. Shake off the excess water.
- 2
Melt 1 tbsp of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the rinsed rice and stir to coat, cooking until the grains look chalky and opaque and smell faintly nutty, about 2 minutes.
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