Liberian Butter Rice
A satisfying chicken built around long-grain white rice and chicken broth β roughly 65 minutes start to finish, and rated medium to make. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for large pot and saucepan. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Rinse the rice in a fine strainer under cold running water until the water runs mostly clear, then drain it well to remove excess surface starch.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, then add the finely chopped onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute more, just until fragrant, taking care not to let it brown.
- Add the drained rice and stir for 1 to 2 minutes so the grains are coated in the butter and lightly toasted.
- Pour in the chicken broth, add the bay leaf, salt and black pepper, and bring everything to a brisk boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and let the rice simmer undisturbed for 18 to 20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the grains are tender.
- Remove from the heat, dot the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over the top, cover again and rest for 5 minutes, then discard the bay leaf and fluff with a fork before serving.
You'll use: Large pot Β· Saucepan
Ingredient substitutions
- Butter
- olive oil (ΒΎ the amount) Β· coconut oil Β· margarine
Tips & common questions
How long does Liberian Butter Rice take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 7 steps and 8 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of butter?
Try olive oil (ΒΎ the amount). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Liberian Butter Rice is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: A prepared dish of palm butter soup.jpg (CC0) via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.