Buttery French Onion Rice Recipe
Buttery French Onion Rice Recipe is a rich, flavorful side dish that combines the sweetness of caramelized onions with the creaminess of butter. This rice is soft, aromatic and easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 medium onions thinly sliced
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley chopped (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Onions
- Peel and thinly slice onions. Heat a skillet with olive oil and cook onions until soft and caramelized.
Melt Butter
- Add butter to the skillet with onions. Stir until melted and mixed well for a rich, creamy flavor.
Add Rice
- Add rice to the onions and butter. Stir well so each grain is coated with butter and onion flavor.
Pour in Broth
- Add chicken or vegetable broth to the rice mixture. Stir gently to combine and distribute the liquid evenly.
Season the Rice
- Add salt and black pepper. Stir gently. Taste later and adjust seasoning if needed.
Simmer the Rice
- Cover the skillet and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15–20 minutes until rice absorbs the broth.
Fluff the Rice
- Remove from heat. Fluff rice with a fork. Mix gently to separate grains and combine with caramelized onions.
Garnish and Serve
- Sprinkle chopped parsley on top. Serve hot as a side with meat, chicken or vegetables. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use long-grain rice for fluffy texture.
- Stir onions slowly for even caramelization.
- Avoid overcooking rice to keep grains separate.
- Adjust butter amount for richer flavor.
- Garnish with fresh herbs for added aroma and color.