Toasted Rice

Elevate your rice game with this simple yet flavorful Toasted Rice recipe, a stunning twist on a classic staple. In this dish, uncooked jasmine or white rice is lovingly toasted in butter or oil until golden and nutty, giving it an irresistible depth of flavor and a delightfully fluffy texture. With just four pantry-friendly ingredients—rice, water, butter, and a pinch of salt—you'll achieve a side dish that's anything but ordinary. Perfect for pairing with savory mains, or as a crunchy, aromatic topping for soups and salads, this versatile recipe is ready in just 30 minutes. Whether you're looking to enhance weeknight meals or impress at gatherings, Toasted Rice will become your go-to for effortless, elevated dining.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked white or jasmine rice
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or cooking oil)
• 0.5 teaspoons salt

Directions

Step 1

Start by rinsing the rice thoroughly under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from being sticky.

Step 2

In a medium-sized skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat (or heat the cooking oil, if preferred).

Step 3

Add the rinsed and drained rice to the skillet. Stir continuously, toasting the rice for 5–7 minutes until it becomes light golden brown and a nutty aroma fills the kitchen.

Step 4

Carefully pour in the water. Be cautious as it may sizzle and release steam. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Add salt and mix gently. Let the water come to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet or saucepan with a lid.

Step 7

Allow the rice to simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.

Step 8

Once cooked, remove the pan from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to allow the steam to redistribute.

Step 9

Fluff the Toasted Rice gently with a fork and serve warm as a side dish or use it as a crunchy topping for soups, salads, or other dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(711.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	936.9

Total Fat 24.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 62.9mg	0%
Sodium 1198.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 160g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g	0%
Total Sugars 0.2g
Protein 14.4g	0%

Vitamin D 18.3IU	0%
Calcium 90.9mg	0%
Iron 1.6mg	0%
Potassium 236.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.0%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 69.7%