Toasted Rice
Elevate your rice game with this simple yet flavorful Toasted Rice recipe, a stunning twist on a classic staple. In this dish, uncooked jasmine or white rice is lovingly toasted in butter or oil until golden and nutty, giving it an irresistible depth of flavor and a delightfully fluffy texture. With just four pantry-friendly ingredients—rice, water, butter, and a pinch of salt—you'll achieve a side dish that's anything but ordinary. Perfect for pairing with savory mains, or as a crunchy, aromatic topping for soups and salads, this versatile recipe is ready in just 30 minutes. Whether you're looking to enhance weeknight meals or impress at gatherings, Toasted Rice will become your go-to for effortless, elevated dining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked white or jasmine rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or cooking oil)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Start by rinsing the rice thoroughly under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from being sticky.
In a medium-sized skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat (or heat the cooking oil, if preferred).
Add the rinsed and drained rice to the skillet. Stir continuously, toasting the rice for 5–7 minutes until it becomes light golden brown and a nutty aroma fills the kitchen.
Carefully pour in the water. Be cautious as it may sizzle and release steam. Stir to combine.
Add salt and mix gently. Let the water come to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet or saucepan with a lid.
Allow the rice to simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Once cooked, remove the pan from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to allow the steam to redistribute.
Fluff the Toasted Rice gently with a fork and serve warm as a side dish or use it as a crunchy topping for soups, salads, or other dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
937 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.5 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.2 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 63 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1198 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 160.0 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 14.4 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 236 mg | 5% | |
*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.
