Description

Craving a side dish that steals the show? This Savory Golden Onion Butter Jasmine Rice is buttery, aromatic, and laced with sweet caramelized onions for irresistible flavor. It’s an easy recipe perfect for quick dinner ideas or cozy food cravings. With fluffy jasmine rice and golden onions swirled in butter, it’s a comforting favorite that pairs well with any protein. Great for holiday meals or easy weeknight dinners, this side dish is sure to become a regular rotation for anyone looking for delicious food ideas, healthy-ish snacks, or simple crowd-pleasers.

Ingredients

1 cup jasmine rice

1 1/2 cups water

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for onions)

1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for rice)

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1 clove garlic, minced (optional)

Instructions

1. Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear.

2. Cook rice in 1 1/2 cups of water with salt using stovetop or rice cooker.

3. In a skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.

4. Add sliced onions and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring often, until golden and caramelized.

5. If using garlic, add it in the last 2 minutes of cooking the onions.

6. Once rice is cooked, fluff with a fork and mix in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter.

7. Stir in caramelized onions and chopped parsley.

8. Serve warm, optionally garnished with extra herbs or crispy onions.

Notes

For best caramelization, cook onions slowly on medium heat without rushing the process.

A splash of broth instead of water can add even more depth of flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 285
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 20mg

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