Description
Golden Onion Butter Rice brings caramelized onion magic to a simple side dish. French-inspired techniques elevate this comforting rice with rich, deep flavors that invite you to savor each delectable spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cup (296 ml) long grain rice, uncooked
- 1 stick (113 grams) butter, cold
- 14.5 ounces (411 grams) beef broth
- 10.5 ounces (298 grams) french onion soup
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Set up the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (218 degrees Celsius) and select an 8-inch by 8-inch (20 centimeters by 20 centimeters) baking dish.
- Spread the uncooked rice in a uniform layer across the bottom of the baking dish, ensuring even distribution for consistent cooking.
- Gently pour beef broth over the rice, creating a liquid base that will help steam and cook the grains to perfection.
- Pour the French onion soup across the rice, introducing a complex and robust flavor profile to the dish.
- Slice cold butter into thin, delicate strips and strategically arrange them over the rice and liquid mixture, which will melt and infuse the rice with rich, creamy goodness.
- Carefully cover the entire baking dish with aluminum foil, creating a sealed environment for the rice to absorb the liquids and flavors.
- Bake the covered dish for 25 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb the broths and begin cooking thoroughly.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 25 minutes, or until the rice transforms into a golden, tender texture with crispy edges.
- Retrieve the dish from the oven and let it rest briefly to allow the flavors to settle and the rice to achieve its final texture.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, adding a vibrant green color and a touch of fresh herbaceous flavor before serving warm as an accompaniment to your main course.
Notes
- Discover a luxurious one-pan rice dish that transforms simple ingredients into a golden, aromatic side with minimal effort.
- Cold butter slices are the secret weapon for creating an incredibly creamy and rich rice texture that melts beautifully during baking.
- Aluminum foil covering ensures even cooking and prevents the rice from drying out, guaranteeing perfectly tender grains every time.
- French onion soup adds unexpected depth and complexity, elevating this humble rice dish from ordinary to extraordinary.
- Fresh parsley not only provides a vibrant green garnish but also introduces a light, herbal brightness that cuts through the rich, buttery flavor.
- Ideal for busy home cooks seeking a hands-off side dish that delivers maximum flavor with minimal preparation time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg