Flavorful and delicious, this Mediterranean Butter Rice recipe is a comfort dish that will leave you feeling light. Nutty and floral white basmati rice enriched with just the right amount of butter and flavorful stock to perk up the dish. Simple and elegant, this butter rice recipe can be made in under 30 minutes with just pantry staples and a stovetop. The end result is a perfectly cooked, delicious and fluffy bowl of rice.
First, wash the rice. It may seem like an extra step, but it makes a big difference — especially with long-grain rice varieties. Rinsing the rice removes the surface starch that causes the rice to clump together as it cooks. Use a bowl to wash the rice by rinsing it in several changes of water until the water is clear. Then drain well in a fine-mesh strainer. Next, melt the butter in a saucepan and add the rice. Cook, stirring often, for about 30 seconds, and then pour in the broth. Season with salt, stir, and bring to a boil. Once at a boil, cover and reduce the heat to low, then let the rice simmer until all the liquid is absorbed. Remove the rice from heat and let it steam, keeping the pot covered, about 10 minutes. Gently fluff up the rice with a fork before serving and allow it to stand for a few minutes. Serve topped with extra butter, if you wish, and enjoy!
To make the Mediterranean Butter Rice, you will need the following ingredients:
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter.
Add 1 cup rice and stir for about 30 seconds just to separate the grains and break up the clumps.
Add in 2 cups no-salt vegetable or chicken broth and ¼ teaspoon salt, stir, and bring to a boil.
Once at a boil, turn the heat to low and cover the pot. Cook for about 15 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat and let the rice sit for about 10 minutes, keeping the pot covered.
To serve, fluff up the rice with a fork and let it stand for a few minutes. Serve topped with extra butter, if you wish, and enjoy!
This simple and elegant Mediterranean Butter Rice recipe is easy to prepare in under 30 minutes with just 4 pantry staples and a stovetop. If you make this delicious recipe, share a photo with us @cookmerecipes on Instagram — and don't forget to leave a comment below!
Superb buttery rice! Made this last night, and my kids loved it! Instead of the usual plain rice, this had flavors that danced on our taste buds. It's a new family favorite! Can't believe it’s this easy to make. A perfect side to our grilled chicken!
Delicious! I made this buttery rice for my friends' get-together and they all loved it. It's easy to make and the flavors were exceptional. Super simple with just a few pantry ingredients. A great addition to my recipe collection!
So easy, delicious!
This Mediterranean Butter Rice was superb! I made it for a quick dinner after work, and it was so simple yet delicious. Perfect comfort dish.
Delicious! Made this for a family dinner and everyone loved it. The aroma filled the house, reminding me of summer visits to the Mediterranean coast!
I was so excited to try this Mediterranean Butter Rice! It was super easy and tasted amazing. My wife and I made it for a family dinner and everyone loved it! We will definitely make it again soon.
Great! I made this butter rice for a family dinner last week, and it complemented our grilled chicken perfectly. So easy to prepare and everyone loved it.
Wow! This Mediterranean Butter Rice was the star of my dinner party! I was super excited to make it, and it impressed my friends. Simple to make and so fluffy—I'll definitely be making it again!
Simply delicious!
So easy, perfect dish
This Mediterranean Butter Rice was such a hit at dinner! Remembering family gatherings where my grandma made rice, I tried this recipe and it took me right back. The flavors were lovely, and it was quick to make. A comforting side dish everyone loved.
¡La receta de arroz es fantástica! La hice para una cena familiar y todos la amaron. ¡Gracias por compartirlo!
Wow! This recipe for Mediterranean Butter Rice is a game changer! I made it last night for a cozy dinner, and it reminded me of family gatherings. Delicious and simple, it warmed my heart!
Simply divine rice!
OMG, this Mediterranean Butter Rice is a game changer! Made it for my hubby and he couldn't stop raving. So simple to whip up with just some pantry stuff, and soooo delish. Totally my new fave!
