Simple Spiced Rice Recipe
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Simple Spiced Rice

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (13)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 196 | Total Fat: 3.5g | Cholesterol: 8mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2011 by magie   view full review
I love making my rice with the herbs and seasoning in the cooking liquid. Your addition of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2011 by Rock_lobster   view full review
Simple Spiced Rice Haiku: "Subtle flavor kiss. Nice, delicate basmati. Humble, simple spice."...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2011 by MIMDAWN   view full review
very simple, very delicious!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2011 by pkayemommy   view full review
Thank you! This recipe was great! I wish I could say I made it exactly to recipe, but didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2011 by ~TxCin~ILove2Ck   view full review
YUM! Very very good. It was fragrant and had a nice flavor. Not strong at all but a mild...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2011 by swiftkickstudios   view full review
Absolutely Fabulous Rice! I used Jasmine rice for its nutty flavor and chicken broth for the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2011 by sljones117   view full review
This rice is fantastic! Possibly my favorite way to prepare basmati rice as a stand alone side...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2011 by SCHMURRY   view full review
delicious! I also added a few cloves. Will definitely make again.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2011 by LED87   view full review
This was good but I did have to add some cayenne and ginger because I felt like the rice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2011 by 2sabes   view full review
Where has this recipe been all of my life??!?!?! I was so impressed with the way this turned...

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