Broth Simmered Rice
Transform your everyday rice into a flavorful masterpiece with this Broth Simmered Rice recipe! By toasting long-grain white rice in a luscious blend of butter and olive oil, then simmering it in chicken or vegetable broth, this dish takes on a rich, savory flavor that plain water-cooked rice simply can’t match. Seasoned with a touch of salt, a hint of black pepper, and finished with a garnish of freshly chopped parsley, this easy side dish pairs beautifully with almost any main course. Ready in just 25 minutes and perfect for a cozy family dinner or a sophisticated gathering, this recipe is a comforting upgrade to classic rice that you'll want to make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Drain well.
In a medium saucepan, combine the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the rinsed rice and stir to coat it evenly in the fat.
Toast the rice for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until it becomes slightly golden and aromatic.
Add the chicken or vegetable broth to the saucepan and stir in the salt and black pepper, if using.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.
Simmer the rice on low heat for 15-18 minutes, or until the liquid is fully absorbed and the rice is tender.
Once cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes to steam and finish cooking.
Uncover the rice, fluff it gently with a fork, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
520 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.6 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 2905 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.0 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 167 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
