Pork Free Herbed Butter Rice
Fluffy, fragrant, and finished with a generous pat of butter, this herbed rice is the kind of simple side dish that quietly steals the show at the dinner table. Long-grain white rice is cooked low and slow until every grain is perfectly tender, then folded with melted butter and a bright trio of fresh herbs that make the whole bowl feel alive. The technique is straightforward — no peeking under the lid, a short rest off the heat, and a good fluff with a fork — but the result is noticeably better than anything you'd get from a shortcut. Because the ingredient list is so clean and unfussy, there's no need to scan labels or second-guess what's hiding in a seasoning packet. Parsley and chives bring a mild, grassy freshness, while optional basil adds a slightly sweet, aromatic lift if you're in the mood for it. It pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or a hearty vegetable stew, and it comes together fast enough to be a reliable weeknight staple.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
- 2 ¼ cups water
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the rice, water, and salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, uncovered, until the surface is bubbling and the water level has dropped just to the top of the rice, about 3–4 minutes.
- 2
Reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover tightly, and cook until all the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this time.
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