Description
This Savory Golden Onion Butter Jasmine Rice is the perfect balance of rich, buttery comfort and aromatic elegance. Featuring slow-caramelized onions, fluffy jasmine rice, and a touch of fresh herbs, it’s a simple side dish that pairs beautifully with just about anything—or stands deliciously on its own.
Ingredients
1 cup jasmine rice
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons butter (divided)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups water or broth
1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
2. In a skillet over medium-low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 20–25 minutes until deep golden and caramelized.
3. While the onions cook, bring 2 cups of water or broth to a boil in a saucepan. Add the rinsed rice and salt. Cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 15–18 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and rice is fluffy.
4. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork. Add the caramelized onions and 1 tablespoon of butter. Gently fold to combine. Season with black pepper and adjust salt as needed.
5. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, don’t rush the onions—low and slow is key to caramelization.
If you’re using broth instead of water, reduce added salt to prevent over-seasoning.
To reheat, add a splash of broth or water and warm on low in a skillet to restore texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 390
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 33
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 15
Keywords: onion rice, jasmine rice, butter rice, caramelized onion side