Easy One Pot Recipe Simple Rice Pilaf
This one pot recipe delivers perfectly cooked, fluffy rice infused with the subtle sweetness of sautéed onions and a hint of salt. It's a simple yet flavorful side dish that pairs well with a variety of main courses.
Equipment
- Wide-bottomed nonstick saucepan with a tight-fitting lid
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or vegetable oil
- 1 small onion chopped fine
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice rinsed
- 2 1/2 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Melt the butter (or heat the oil) in a large nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and salt, cooking until the onion is softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir the rinsed rice into the saucepan. Cook while stirring until the rice edges start to turn translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Pour in the boiling water and bring it back to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer gently until the water is fully absorbed and the rice is tender, about 16 to 18 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Uncover and lay a clean dish towel over the saucepan (to absorb excess steam). Cover the towel with the lid and let the rice sit for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm.
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