Stick of Butter Rice
Tender, glossy rice coated in a stick of melted butter, seasoned simply with salt, for a comforting side dish.
Ingredients
Main
- 1 cup long grain white rice rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter 1 stick, cut into pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Main
- Combine rinsed rice and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.1 cup long grain white rice, 2 cups water
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes until water is fully absorbed and rice is tender.
- Remove pan from heat and stir in butter pieces until melted and rice is coated.0.5 cup unsalted butter
- Stir in salt, fluff rice with a fork, cover, and let rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.1 teaspoon salt
Notes
Cool rice to room temperature within two hours and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
To freeze, pack in freezer-safe bags for up to 3 months and thaw in the fridge overnight.
Reheat with a splash of water in a covered dish until steaming, about 5–7 minutes.
Discard rice left at room temperature for more than two hours for safety.