Savory & Comfort Rice Favorites (Print Version)

Six cozy stovetop rice favorites built from one easy method, with garlic butter, coconut, yellow, Spanish, cilantro lime, and parmesan options.

# Ingredients:

Base for one batch

01 - 1 cup (185 g) long-grain white rice or jasmine rice, rinsed and drained
02 - 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil, depending on flavor option
03 - 1/2 teaspoon fine salt, plus more to taste
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, optional

Garlic butter option

05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 3/4 cups (415 ml) chicken or vegetable broth
08 - 2 tablespoons sliced green onion
09 - 1 tablespoon toasted garlic or chopped parsley, for serving

Coconut option

10 - 3/4 cup (180 ml) full-fat coconut milk
11 - 3/4 cup (180 ml) water
12 - 1 teaspoon sugar, optional
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
14 - 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes

Yellow rice option

15 - 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
16 - 1/4 cup (35 g) finely chopped onion
17 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
18 - 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
19 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
20 - 1 3/4 cups (415 ml) chicken or vegetable broth

Spanish rice option

21 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
22 - 1/4 cup (35 g) finely chopped onion
23 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
24 - 1 cup (240 ml) chicken or vegetable broth
25 - 3/4 cup (180 ml) tomato sauce
26 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
27 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
28 - 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Cilantro lime option

29 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
30 - 1 clove garlic, minced
31 - 1 3/4 cups (415 ml) water or vegetable broth
32 - 1 lime, zested and juiced
33 - 1/2 cup (15 g) chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems

Parmesan option

34 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
35 - 1 clove garlic, minced
36 - 1 3/4 cups (415 ml) chicken or vegetable broth
37 - 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
38 - 1/3 cup (30 g) freshly grated parmesan cheese
39 - 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

# Instructions:

01 - Pick one flavor option before cooking. Each option uses the base rice and makes about 4 side servings.
02 - Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cool water until the water runs mostly clear. Drain well for 1 minute.
03 - Warm the butter or oil for your chosen option in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, or spices listed for that option and cook for 30 seconds to 2 minutes, just until fragrant.
04 - Add the rinsed rice and stir for 1-2 minutes until the grains look glossy and lightly toasted.
05 - Add the liquid and seasonings listed for your chosen option. Bring to a boil, stir once, cover tightly, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 15-18 minutes, or 18-20 minutes for the coconut option, until the liquid is absorbed.
06 - Remove the pot from the heat and let it stand, still covered, for 10 minutes. This finishes the grains with steam.
07 - Fluff gently with a fork. Stir in the final butter, herbs, lime juice, cream, parmesan, green onion, or toasted coconut for your chosen option. Taste and adjust salt before serving warm.

# Notes:

01 - Each flavor option makes one 4-serving side dish.
02 - Use a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid for fluffy rice.
03 - Nutrition is an estimate for one serving of a typical prepared variation.

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