Onion Rice Recipe

5 from 1 vote

This onion rice recipe is my go to when I want a quick flavoured rice dish. It is easy to make, quick, and delicious. Serve it with steak, chicken, fish, or any other main dish of your choice.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, British, Canadian, International

Keyword: fried onion rice, onion rice, onion rice recipe, rice with onions

Servings:

Calories: 275kcal

Author: K's Cuisine

Equipment

Ingredients

1.5 cups Uncooked rice easy cook long grain rice
1 small Onion
1.5 tablespoon Olive oil
Salt to taste
3 cups Chicken Broth or Water

Instructions

Peel and chop the onions.
Wash rice till the water runs clear. This takes about 3-4 rinses. Drain and set aside.
Place a pan or pot on medium heat, add oil then add the chopped onions. Fry the onions till translucent, release its aroma, and begin to brown.
Add the washed rice to the pot, add chicken stock, and salt. Stir then cover the pot with its lid.
Cook on medium heat till it starts to boil then reduce to low heat and continue to cook till the water dries and the rice is tender. This takes 20-25 minutes
Take the pot off the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes. Take the lid off and stir to combine.
Serve and enjoy.

Notes

When the rice is cooked, add a squeeze of lemon juice to enhance the flavor.

You can add herbs like parsley and dried thyme. If adding, do so at the time you add chicken broth.

Love garlic? feel free to add it after sauteeing the onions.

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