Description
Buttered Corn Rice is a simple, flavorful side dish featuring tender long grain rice cooked in chicken broth and enriched with butter and sweet corn kernels. Enhanced with garlic powder, black pepper, and fresh parsley, this comforting dish is quick to prepare and perfect for pairing with a variety of main courses.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice: Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain well to remove excess starch for fluffier rice.
- Sauté the Rice: In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the drained rice and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently until the rice is lightly toasted, which enhances its nutty flavor.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Stir in the chicken broth or water, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Simmer the Rice: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and let it simmer for 15 minutes to allow the rice to absorb the liquid and cook evenly.
- Add Corn and Continue Cooking: Stir in the sweet corn kernels, cover again, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed.
- Rest the Rice: Remove the saucepan from heat but keep it covered. Let the rice sit undisturbed for 5 minutes to steam further and settle the texture.
- Finish and Serve: Fluff the rice gently with a fork and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter until melted for richness. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- Substitute brown rice for a whole grain variant, but increase cooking time based on package instructions.
- For extra flavor, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving to brighten the dish.
- Frozen corn should be thawed and drained; canned corn should be drained to avoid excess moisture.
- Adjust salt to taste depending on broth sodium content.
