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Buttered Corn Rice Recipe

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Buttered Corn Rice is a comforting and flavorful dish where sweet corn meets buttery, garlicky rice. Cooked on the stovetop with aromatic garlic and onion, this warm and cozy side dish is perfect to accompany any meal or enjoyed on its own.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 Tablespoons salted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup finely diced white onion
  • 1 ½ cups medium grain rice
  • 1 bag (10 ounces) frozen corn (no need to thaw first)
  • 3 cups boiling water
  • 1 Tablespoon chicken bouillon
  • Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
  • Sliced green onion for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat oils and sauté aromatics: In a large 12-inch skillet, add olive oil and melt butter over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and diced onion and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Fry the rice: Add the medium grain rice to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until the rice turns golden and lightly toasted, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add corn and combine: Pour in the frozen corn and mix well to incorporate evenly with the rice and aromatics.
  4. Add boiling water and bouillon: Raise heat to medium. Carefully pour in the boiling water and add chicken bouillon, stirring to combine all ingredients.
  5. Cook the rice: Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid. Allow rice to cook covered for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  6. Let rice rest: Turn off the heat and keep the lid on for an additional 5 minutes to allow steam to finish cooking the rice fully.
  7. Fluff and serve: Remove lid and fluff the rice gently with a fork. Garnish with chopped parsley and sliced green onions if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Do not thaw the frozen corn before adding; it cooks quickly with the rice.
  • Keeping the lid on for 5 minutes off heat is important for perfect texture.
  • You can substitute chicken bouillon with vegetable bouillon for a vegetarian version.
  • Use medium grain rice for the best balance of texture and flavor absorption.
  • Garnishes like parsley and green onion are optional but add freshness and color.

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