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Basic White Rice

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 321
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • 2 quart stockpot

Method
 

  1. Heat butter in a 2 quart stockpot. Once melted, add onion and cook until translucent.
  2. Add bay leaves, salt, garlic powder, white pepper, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 30 seconds.
  3. Reduce heat to low, add rice and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. 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.