Golden Onion Butter Rice (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 cups broth or water (chicken or vegetable)
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1½ cups jasmine rice, known for its fragrance
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1 big onion, cut into thin circles
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 tablespoons butter, split into halves
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1 teaspoon of salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper, ground fresh
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A pinch of garlic powder is optional (1 teaspoon)
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A sprinkle of finely chopped parsley to decorate (1 tablespoon, optional)
# Instructions:
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Heat a large pan on medium. Toss in 1 tablespoon of butter and the olive oil. Slide in those onion rings with a touch of salt, then cook slowly while stirring now and then until they're sweet and golden—about 12 to 15 minutes.
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While your onions go golden, rinse the rice with cool water until it’s no longer cloudy. This helps remove extra starch.
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Set a separate pot on medium heat. Melt the other tablespoon of butter, throw in the clean rice, and stir it around so every grain gets a buttery hug.
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Pour your choice of water or broth into the pot. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat to a rolling boil, then turn it low, cover, and let it silently bubble for 15 to 18 minutes until all the liquid is gone and the rice is soft.
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Take the pot off the stove and leave it covered to sit undisturbed for 5 minutes. After that, use a fork to fluff the rice up lightly.
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Combine your dreamy golden onions with the fluffy rice, tossing gently. Add a sprinkle of parsley on top if you’d like, then enjoy it while it's hot!
# Notes:
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Broth instead of water makes a bigger flavor punch.
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Caramelizing onions slowly unlocks the best sweet taste—don’t speed it up!
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Rinsing rice beforehand gives you the fluffiest results.