Description
A quick and easy copycat recipe for Texas Roadhouse seasoned rice that uses simple pantry staples to create a fluffy, buttery, and savory side dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups long-grain white rice (such as Jasmine or Basmati)
- 4 cups water
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided: 4 tbsp for cooking, 2 tbsp for finishing)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot with a tight-fitting lid, combine the water, 4 tablespoons of butter, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the spices and melt the butter.
- Add the rinsed rice to the boiling water and stir once to distribute evenly. Do not stir again until it returns to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Turn off the heat and let the rice sit covered for 5 minutes to rest and absorb remaining moisture.
- Remove the lid, fluff the rice with a fork, and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until melted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve immediately while warm.
Notes
Do not stir the rice while it is simmering, as this releases starch and makes it gluey. Ensure the lid stays tight to trap steam. If using a rice cooker, reduce water slightly. For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil. For a healthier option, substitute half the white rice with brown rice, adjusting cooking time and water accordingly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: Texas Roadhouse rice, copycat recipe, seasoned rice, buttery rice, side dish, easy rice recipe, gluten-free side