Best 3 Oven Baked White Rice Perfect Every Time Recipes

Cooking the perfect oven baked white rice is an art form that requires precise measurements, careful attention to detail, and a reliable recipe. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, achieving fluffy, tender, and aromatic white rice can be a daunting task. This article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect oven-baked white rice, ensuring consistent success every time you step into the kitchen. With simple instructions, helpful tips, and a foolproof recipe, you'll be able to master this culinary staple and impress your family and friends with your newfound expertise.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

OVEN BAKED WHITE RICE, PERFECT EVERY TIME!

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This recipe makes perfect rice every time, simply because the temptation to stir isn't there. This foolproof rice goes well with roasted chicken or broiled fish. I sometimes like to add a 1/2 cup of shredded carrots in addition to the onion to give it a flash of color.

Provided by - Carla -

Categories Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups vegetable stock
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a medium stovetop-to-oven pot melt butter or olive oil over medium heat.
Add chopped onions and cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring until softened.
Add rice and stir until well coated.
Add chicken or vegetable stock, salt and pepper to taste.
Bring to a boil.
Cover and bake until the rice is tender and the stock is absorbed, about 20 to 25 minutes.
Let stand, covered for 5 minutes before serving.

OVEN-BAKED BROWN RICE

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I pop this in the oven when I'm busy making something else to go with it, such as a stir-fry or chicken.

Provided by blueberry_chica

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

4 ⅔ cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups uncooked brown rice

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Bring water and olive oil to a boil in a covered saucepan; stir in salt. Place rice in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour water mixture over rice; cover baking dish tightly with double layer of aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven until water is absorbed, about 1 hour.
Remove rice from oven, uncover, and fluff with fork. Cover with paper towels until steam is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Uncover and cool slightly, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 67.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

OVEN BAKED RICE

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My favorite way to prepare rice! Can be easily doubled but use a larger baking dish.

Provided by SCLadyA

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup jasmine rice (such as Mahatma®)
2 ¼ cups water
¼ cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white vinegar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
Pour rice into the prepared baking dish.
Stir water, butter, salt, and vinegar together in a saucepan; bring to a rolling boil. Pour the water mixture over the rice; stir.
Bake in preheated oven until the water is absorbed and the rice tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 667.1 mg

Tips:

Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven for even cooking.
Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking to remove any starch and impurities.
Use the correct ratio of water to rice - 2 cups of water for every 1 cup of rice.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
Once the rice is cooked, remove it from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes before serving.
Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

Conclusion:

Baked white rice is a simple and easy dish to make, but there are a few key tips to follow to ensure that it comes out perfect every time. By using the right ratio of water to rice, cooking the rice at a low temperature, and letting it stand before serving, you can achieve fluffy, tender, and delicious rice that is perfect for any occasion.