Buttery Seasoned Rice

Name: Nasi Berbumbu Mentega
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 6 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 cups long grain white rice (, uncooked (Note 1 for brown rice)); 3 1/4 cups water ((cold tap water)); 2 tsp chicken powder / granulated bouillon (, or 2 cubes dissolved in boiling water (Note 2)); 1 tsp garlic powder (*); 1 tsp onion powder (*); 1 tsp paprika (*); 1/2 tsp dried thyme (*); 2 tbsp dried parsley (*, optional); 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 50 g / 3 tbsp butter, unsalted ((or MORE!))

Recipe video above. Fluffy, seasoned, buttery rice that will elevate any meal! Homemade version of boxed rices like Rice-a-Roni and Uncle Bens. Economical way to make a really tasty rice side dish that will go with anything! Makes 6 cups cooked rice (fluffed), serves 6 - 8 as a side. Make a big batc

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Ingredients

6 servings

2 cups long grain white rice (, uncooked (Note 1 for brown rice))
3 1/4 cups water ((cold tap water))
2 tsp chicken powder / granulated bouillon (, or 2 cubes dissolved in boiling water (Note 2))
1 tsp garlic powder (*)
1 tsp onion powder (*)
1 tsp paprika (*)
1/2 tsp dried thyme (*)
2 tbsp dried parsley (*, optional)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
50 g / 3 tbsp butter, unsalted ((or MORE!))

Steps

Place all Rice ingredients in a large saucepan and give it a stir.
Bring to simmer over medium high heat (edges bubbling, entire surface rippling), put the lid on and turn stove down to medium low (LOW for strong stoves). It should be simmering gently.
Cook for 13 minutes - do not lift lid!
Tilt pot then QUICKLY peek to ensure all water is absorbed.
Remove from stove, stand 10 minutes with lid on.
Add butter and fluff rice with a rubber spatula. Serve!
Storage - please read Note 4.
Rice cooker - Same ingredients, water and rice ratio. Pop it all in your rice cooker and cook per manufacturer directions, stir through butter at end.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

266 kkal

Protein 5g (8%)

Carbs 51g (85%)

Fat 4g (7%)

Macronutrients

Calories26613% DV

Protein5g10% DV

Carbs51g17% DV

Fat4g6% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients Rp 1.800

Per Serving Rp 300/serving

🏠 Save ~Rp 3.600 compared to buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (36% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit Price	Subtotal
long grain white rice	2 cups	-	-
water	0.75 cups	-	-
chicken powder / granulated bouillon	2 tsp	Rp 8.000/100g	Rp 800
garlic powder	1 tsp	Rp 8.000/100g	Rp 400
onion powder	1 tsp	Rp 8.000/100g	Rp 400
paprika	1 tsp	Rp 40.000/kg	Rp 200
dried thyme	0.5 tsp	-	-
dried parsley	2 tbsp	-	-
salt	1 tsp	-	-
black pepper	0.5 tsp	-	-
/ 3 tbsp butter	50 g	-	-