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How to Make Shelly and Buttery White Rice

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White Rice

Cultural Context

White rice has a long-standing presence in Nigerian cuisine, often served alongside stews, soups, and sauces. It is a staple food that symbolizes sustenance and is commonly prepared for family gatherings and celebrations. Today, white rice is enjoyed globally, with variations in preparation and accompanying dishes reflecting local tastes and traditions.

NigerianNGside
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 pounds jasmine rice
1 quart water
2 tablespoons Imperial butter
1 tablespoon Best Choice original butter
1 teaspoon salt

white rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: parboiled rice

Brown rice offers more fiber and nutrients, while parboiled rice is often less expensive.

1

Turn on the stove to medium heat.

2

Add 1 quart of water to the pot.

3

Add 2 tablespoons of Imperial butter to the water.

4

Add 1 tablespoon of Best Choice original butter to the water.

5

Add salt to taste, approximately 1 teaspoon.

6

Stir the butter and salt into the water and rice to ensure it doesn't stick to the bottom.

7

Cover the pot and bring the water to a boil.

8

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the rice with aluminum foil to cook the top evenly without making it sticky.

9

Cook the rice for about 30 minutes on low heat.

10

Check the rice to ensure it is cooking evenly and stir gently.

11

Cover the rice again and let it sit off the heat for 5 minutes to allow it to become fluffy and shelly.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsteaming

Equipment Needed

potstove

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Steamed RiceBoiled Rice

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