Description
Creamy French onion butter rice delivers a luxurious twist on classic comfort food. Caramelized onions and rich butter elevate this simple side dish into a memorable culinary experience you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a medium saucepan and melt butter over medium heat, creating a glossy foundation for caramelizing onions. Introduce sliced onions with a delicate salt sprinkle, stirring consistently until they transform into a rich, golden-brown hue, approximately 15 minutes.
- Incorporate rice into the onion-butter mixture, gently coating each grain and allowing them to toast lightly for 2-3 minutes, developing a nutty undertone.
- Infuse the pan with beef broth, garlic powder, and thyme, creating a fragrant liquid base. Blend ingredients thoroughly, bringing the mixture to a robust boil before reducing heat to low.
- Cover the saucepan and allow rice to simmer quietly for 18-20 minutes, letting the grains absorb the liquid and become perfectly tender.
- Once cooking completes, remove from heat and delicately fluff rice with a fork, creating light, separated kernels. Optional: fold in Parmesan cheese for extra richness.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Sprinkle fresh parsley across the surface for a vibrant, aromatic finish. Serve warm, presenting a luxurious side dish with deep, caramelized flavors.
Notes
- Gradually caramelize onions on medium-low heat to develop rich, sweet flavor without burning, which prevents bitterness.
- Use long-grain white rice like basmati or jasmine for best texture and separation after cooking.
- Consider replacing beef broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version that maintains deep, complex flavor profile.
- Toast rice grains in butter before adding liquid to enhance nutty undertones and create a more aromatic dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 278 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg