Description
This Savory Golden Onion Butter Jasmine Rice is a flavorful and aromatic side dish featuring tender jasmine rice cooked with sautéed onions, butter, and turmeric for a beautiful golden color. Enhanced with olive oil and a touch of seasoning, this simple yet elegant rice pairs perfectly with a variety of main courses, adding a rich buttery taste and vibrant appearance to your meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice and Liquid
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups water
Flavor Base
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder for golden color
Garnish
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse Rice: Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. This helps prevent the rice from becoming too sticky.
- Melt Butter and Heat Oil: In a medium saucepan, add the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Allow the butter to melt completely.
- Sauté Onions: Add the finely chopped onion to the saucepan and sauté until it becomes translucent and slightly golden, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Turmeric: Add the turmeric powder to the onions and stir until the onions are evenly coated with the golden color.
- Incorporate Rice: Pour in the washed jasmine rice and stir well to ensure it is evenly mixed with the butter and onion mixture.
- Add Water and Seasoning: Add the 2 cups of water, salt, and black pepper into the saucepan. Stir to combine.
- Bring to Boil: Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and simmer gently for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed. Avoid lifting the lid during this time.
- Rest: Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for about 5 minutes. This allows the steam to finish cooking the rice evenly.
- Fluff and Garnish: Fluff the rice gently with a fork and optionally garnish with freshly chopped parsley for added color and flavor before serving.
Notes
- Rinsing the rice is crucial to avoid sticky rice.
- Turmeric powder provides a natural golden hue as well as subtle earthy flavor.
- Do not lift the lid while rice is simmering to avoid uneven cooking.
- Use unsalted butter to control sodium levels better.
- Parsley garnish is optional but adds freshness and color.
