SIMPLE SPICED RICE

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This is a savory side for many meats. This is a very simple version that would appeal to a wide range of palates.

Provided by kbarnett

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
2 cups uncooked basmati rice
1 small onion, chopped
4 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
2 whole cinnamon sticks
1 large bay leaf

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir the basmati rice and onion until the rice kernels are coated with butter and the onion is translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. The rice will give off a slightly toasted fragrance. Pour in water, and mix in salt, cinnamon sticks and bay leaf.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover the saucepan, and simmer the rice until all the water has disappeared and the rice appears dry, about 18 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 605.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Eduardo Frias
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I'm not a huge fan of cumin, but I thought the flavors in this dish were really well-balanced. I'll definitely be making it again!


Mwinyele A Francisca
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a good way to get your kids to eat their veggies.


Eric Gardner Sr.
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I love the nutty flavor of brown rice in this recipe. It's a great healthy alternative to white rice.


France Tlamama
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This spiced rice is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make and it always gets rave reviews.


Gamal Madkour
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook rice, and this recipe is a great addition to my repertoire.


Salar haider Shakri
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This recipe is a great way to add some variety to your rice dishes. It's also a good way to get your kids to eat their veggies.


SATVEER7 singh1234
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I love the combination of spices in this recipe. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


roshan gurusinghe
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This spiced rice is a great way to add some flavor to your meals. It's also a good way to use up leftover rice.


sobuj biswas
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I'm a beginner cook and this recipe was perfect for me. It was easy to make and the rice turned out great.


Brenda L. hughes
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The rice was fluffy and the spices were just right.


Latisaw Olua
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I've tried a lot of different spiced rice recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so flavorful and aromatic.


Hannes Bosman
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor.


Tayyiba Khan
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This was a great side dish to my chicken curry. The spices really complemented the flavors of the curry.


Garima GadsilA
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I'm not a huge fan of cumin, but I thought the flavors in this dish were really well-balanced. I'll definitely be making it again!


Rejoice Nwaobasi
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My family loved this dish! The spices were perfectly balanced and the rice was cooked to perfection.


Gabeya Esther
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This spiced rice recipe is a keeper! It was easy to make and had a wonderful flavor.