Description
Seasoned white rice combines aromatic spices with fluffy grains from Asian culinary traditions. Warm comfort emerges through carefully balanced seasonings that elevate simple rice into a delightful side dish you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long grain rice (jasmine)
- 1.75 cups (437.5 ml) water
- 1 cube vegetable or chicken bouillon
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Parsley flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Aromatic Base Preparation: Melt butter and olive oil in a medium skillet over low heat, creating a fragrant foundation for the rice.
- Flavor Infusion: Crush bouillon cube into melting fats, whisking thoroughly to distribute flavor evenly and create a rich seasoning.
- Rice Coating: Add uncooked white rice to the skillet, stirring meticulously to ensure each grain is uniformly coated with the aromatic mixture.
- Liquid Integration: Pour water according to package instructions, maintaining precise liquid-to-rice ratio for optimal cooking results.
- Boiling and Simmering: Bring liquid to a vigorous boil, then immediately reduce heat to lowest setting, covering skillet with a tight lid to trap steam and moisture.
- Resting and Fluffing: After 18-20 minutes, remove from heat and let rice rest covered for 5 minutes, then gently separate grains with a fork to achieve a light, airy texture.
- Final Seasoning: Sprinkle salt, freshly ground black pepper, and dried parsley flakes to enhance flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Boost Flavor Intensity: Crush the bouillon cube directly into melting fats to ensure maximum taste distribution throughout the rice.
- Prevent Rice Sticking: Carefully coat each grain with aromatic oil mixture, creating a protective layer that prevents clumping and enhances overall texture.
- Master Perfect Moisture: Follow package water-to-rice ratio precisely to achieve ideal fluffy consistency without becoming mushy or dry.
- Resting Technique: Allow rice to sit covered for 5 minutes after cooking to complete steam absorption and create light, separate grains.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg