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Stick of Butter Rice

Stick of Butter Rice

Tender, glossy rice coated in a stick of melted butter, seasoned simply with salt, for a comforting side dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 3 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

Main
  1. 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
  2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes until water is fully absorbed and rice is tender.
  3. Remove pan from heat and stir in butter pieces until melted and rice is coated.
    0.5 cup unsalted butter
  4. 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.