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Rice with onions to garnish

Rice with Onions (Side Dish)

A fluffy rice side dish for any occasion. Rice is a popular side that goes with all sorts of main dishes. You can use any variety, though for a side I prefer long-grain parboiled rice.

Julia M.

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Composition / ingredients

Servings:

Rice

Onion

Turmeric

Water

Butter

Vegetable oil

Salt

Dry spices

Translation table of volumetric measures

Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe

By weight of the composition:

Proteins 8 % 2 g

Fats 15 % 4 g

Carbohydrates 77 % 20 g

119 kcal

GI: 5 / 95 / 0

Cooking method

Cooking time: 40 min

Step 1:

To make the side, start by peeling the onion and rinsing it under cold running water. Finely chop the peeled onion.
Step 2:

Pour a little vegetable oil into a hot skillet and add the chopped onion. Fry it for a couple of minutes until golden, stirring so it doesn't burn.
Step 3:

While the onion cooks, prep the rice. Measure out what you need and rinse it several times in cold water until the water runs clear, then drain.
Step 4:

Add a pat of butter to the onion in the pan and wait for it to melt.
Step 5:

Add the rinsed rice and stir so it's coated in the melted butter. Sprinkle in the salt, spices, and turmeric, and mix everything together.
Step 6:

Pour in the water and bring it to a boil. Then cover the pan, lower the heat, and cook the rice until done — about 15–20 minutes.
Step 7:

As it cooks, check the rice for tenderness and keep an eye on the water level. You can start with just ⅔ of the water and add more if you see it running low. Use hot water when topping up, so you don't drop the temperature of the dish. Serve the rice hot alongside any meat or fish. Enjoy!

You can use any spices for a rice side, giving it all sorts of flavor notes. To my taste, turmeric is a perfect match for rice — it turns the grains a bright yellow that looks vivid, pretty, and a little unexpected. Turmeric is good for you, too: it helps flush toxins from the body, fights off viruses and bacteria, and supports digestion. The only caveat is a personal intolerance or allergy, so use turmeric as you see fit.