Shallot Caraway Rice
Elevate your side dish game with this fragrant and flavorful Shallot Caraway Rice recipe! Delicately caramelized shallots lend a subtle sweetness, while aromatic caraway seeds add a warm, toasty complexity that transforms simple basmati or long-grain white rice into a culinary delight. Cooked in your choice of water or rich broth, this dish strikes the perfect balance of simplicity and sophistication. With just 5 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking time, it's an easy yet elegant addition to weeknight dinners or holiday feasts. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, and serve this versatile rice alongside your favorite mains, from hearty roasts to light seafood dishes. Perfectly fragrant, subtly spiced, and irresistibly comforting, Shallot Caraway Rice is guaranteed to become your new go-to side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati or long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water or chicken/vegetable broth
- 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming sticky during cooking.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter or heat the olive oil.
Add the sliced shallots and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and caramelized.
Stir in the caraway seeds and cook for an additional 30 seconds, allowing their aroma to release.
Add the rinsed and drained rice to the saucepan. Stir to coat the rice in the butter or oil, ensuring it is slightly toasted, about 1-2 minutes.
Pour in the water or broth, and add the salt. Stir briefly to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is fully absorbed and the rice is tender.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the rice to steam and fluff up.
Fluff the rice gently with a fork, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
496 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.1 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.8 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1192 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 279 mg | 6% | |
*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.
