Basic White Rice

 

Basic White Rice

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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Keyword: Bay leaves, Chicken Stock, Onion, Rice, Southern
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 321kcal

Equipment

  • 2 quart stockpot

Ingredients

  • 2 cups long grain white rice
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp white pepper
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat butter in a 2 quart stockpot. Once melted, add onion and cook until translucent.
  • Add bay leaves, salt, garlic powder, white pepper, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 30 seconds.
  • Reduce heat to low, add rice and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add stock, increase heat, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, immediately turn to heat to low, cover, and cook for 17-20 minutes. Remove bay leaf, fluff with a fork, and serve.

Notes

*Please note that the amount of calories and nutritional value per serving is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly. Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 56.34g | Protein: 8.64g | Fat: 6.05g | Saturated Fat: 2.93g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.13g | Cholesterol: 14.59mg | Sodium: 426.78mg | Potassium: 261.08mg | Fiber: 1.08g | Sugar: 3.12g | Vitamin A: 42.28mg | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 27.38mg | Iron: 0.92mg
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Pairs perfectly with this Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo recipe.

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