Description
Golden butter rice is a fragrant, spiced rice dish infused with turmeric, ginger, and butter for a warm, silky, and vibrant side that’s easy to make and pairs with a wide range of meals.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 cups basmati rice or other long-grain white rice
- 3 cups water
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/3 cup sliced green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a pot with a tight-fitting lid over medium heat. Once bubbling, add the ginger, turmeric, cayenne, brown sugar, and salt. Whisk and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the rice and stir thoroughly until fully coated in the spiced butter.
- Pour in the water and bring to a boil over high heat. Gently swirl the pot to distribute the rice evenly.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Turn off the heat and let the rice rest, still covered, for 10 minutes.
- Remove lid, fluff rice gently with a fork, and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with walnuts and green onions if desired.
Notes
- Rinse rice before cooking to prevent mushiness.
- Use a heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid for even cooking.
- Substitute vegetable broth for water for added depth.
- Reduce or omit cayenne for a milder version.
- Add roasted vegetables or cooked protein to make it a full meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 3/4 cup)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
