Golden Butter Rice

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This golden butter rice, flavored with ginger and turmeric, is a forgotten way of cooking butter rice. It isn't cooked rice with butter stirred in, it really is rice cooked in butter. This is my favorite version, with seasonings inspired by a classic Indian drink called golden milk.

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John Mitzewich
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John Mitzewich
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Updated on April 25, 2024
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saucepan with golden rice topped with walnuts and green onions
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Rest Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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)

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a pan or pot with a tight-fitting lid over medium heat. As soon as butter starts to bubble, add in ginger, turmeric, cayenne, brown sugar, and salt. Cook, whisking, for 1 minute.

  2. Add rice, and stir until every grain is coated with butter. Stir in water, and bring to a boil over high heat. As soon as it begins to boil, gently shake and swirl the pan to settle rice into an even layer, then reduce heat to medium-low.

  3. Cover tightly and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn off heat, and let rest, covered, for 10 minutes. DO NOT lift the lid or try to stir yet.

  4. Now, remove the lid and use a fork to fluff and separate rice grains. Season to taste, and serve immediately, garnished with walnuts and green onions.

    Chef's Note:

    The times given are for basmati rice. If using another long grain white rice, adjust times according to package directions.

    saucepan with golden rice topped with walnuts and green onions

    John Mitzewich

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

161 Calories
12g Fat
13g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 161
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 271mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 1g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 34mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.