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Savory Golden Onion Butter Jasmine Rice

Savory Golden Onion Butter Jasmine Rice

Savory Golden Onion Butter Jasmine Rice is a fragrant dish featuring caramelized onions and butter, creating a delicious side for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Rice Ingredients
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Onion Ingredients
  • 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for onions
Finishing Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for rice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 clove garlic minced (optional)

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Rice cooker or stovetop

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 10g

Notes

Feel free to customize the dish by adding sautéed mushrooms or roasted bell peppers for an extra flavor boost. You can also replace the butter with ghee or olive oil for a different profile and experiment with herbs like thyme or rosemary for a new twist.

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