Here’s a simple way to make plain white rice feel a little more exciting! This is my Spring Onion Butter Rice; incredibly simple, but packed with flavour. It’s the kind of side dish that works with almost anything. Serve it alongside crispy chicken, grilled salmon, steak or fried eggs, or eat it straight from the bowl on its own. Best of all, it comes together in just 15 minutes with ingredients you likely already have at home.
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Why You’ll Love This Spring Onion Butter Rice
This Spring Onion Butter Rice is proof that simple ingredients can still make an incredibly delicious side dish. Rich, buttery and packed with flavour, it’s the kind of recipe you’ll find yourself making on re
- Made with just a handful of ingredients – You only need rice, butter, spring onions and salt to make this flavour-packed side dish.
- Ready in 15 minutes – Perfect for busy weeknights when you want something quick but still delicious.
- Pairs with almost anything – Serve it with grilled meats, crispy chicken, seafood, fried eggs or your favourite Asian-inspired mains.
- A simple way to elevate plain rice – The butter coats every grain while the spring onions add freshness and savoury flavour.
- Comforting and satisfying – Rich, buttery and salty in the best way possible. The kind of recipe you’ll keep coming back to.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Short grain rice – Gives the rice a soft, slightly sticky texture that works perfectly with the melted butter. Sushi rice or Japanese-style short grain rice works best here, however jasmine rice can also be used.
- Water
- Unsalted butter – Using unsalted butter allows you to control the saltiness of the final dish.
- Spring onions – also known as green onions.
- Salt – flaky sea salt is my preference here.
Equipment You’ll Need
You don’t need much to make this recipe, but having a few reliable kitchen staples makes the process even easier.
- Kitchen scale – Perfect for weighing all of the ingredients. Also a general kitchen essential!
- Rice cooker – The easiest way to get perfectly fluffy rice every time with minimal effort.
- Medium saucepan – Ideal if you prefer cooking rice using the absorption method on the stove.
- Rice paddle – Helps gently fold the butter and spring onions through the rice without crushing the grains.
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How to Make Spring Onion Butter Rice
Step 1: Rinse the short grain rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear. Cook the rice using your preferred method. I use the absorption method on the stove, but a rice cooker works perfectly too.
Step 2: While the rice is still hot, add the cubed butter, chopped spring onions and salt directly into the pot or bowl.
Step 3: Gently fold everything together until the butter has fully melted and coated the rice evenly.
Step 4: Serve warm alongside your favourite protein, vegetables or fried eggs.
Tips for Making the Best Spring Onion Butter Rice
- Use freshly cooked rice – The butter melts best into hot rice, helping coat every grain evenly.
- Rinse the rice before cooking – This removes excess starch and helps create a fluffier texture.
- Finely chop the spring onions – Smaller pieces distribute more evenly throughout the rice and give you flavour in every bite.
- Season while the rice is hot – The salt dissolves more evenly and the butter incorporates much better while everything is warm.
- Serve immediately – This rice is best enjoyed fresh while warm, buttery and fluffy.
Variations & Additions
One of the best things about this Spring Onion Butter Rice is how easy it is to customise. Here are a few simple ways to switch it up depending on what you have at home.
- Add minced garlic – Stir through freshly minced garlic while the rice is still hot for extra savoury flavour.
- Add fresh chilli – Finely chopped red chilli adds heat and freshness that works beautifully with the buttery rice.
- Swap some of the butter for chilli oil or chilli crisp – Try using half butter and half chilli oil or chilli crisp for a spicy, savoury twist.
- Top with a fried egg – The runny yolk mixed through the buttery rice is unbelievably good!
- Add sesame seeds or furikake – For extra texture and umami flavour.
- Turn it into a meal – Serve with crispy chicken, grilled salmon, steak, tofu or soft boiled eggs for an easy lunch or dinner.
Serving Suggestions
This buttery rice pairs beautifully with all kinds of proteins and mains, making it an easy side dish to keep on rotation.
- Crispy chicken – The salty, buttery rice works perfectly with crunchy fried or pan-fried chicken. Give my Garlic Honey Butter Chicken a go with this rice.
- Grilled salmon – Rich salmon and buttery rice are such a good combination, especially with a squeeze of lemon. I love a miso honey grilled salmon with this rice.
- Steak or grilled beef – A simple but comforting pairing for an easy dinner.
- Fried eggs and Spam – The ultimate nostalgic combo, and perfect for an easy snack or lunch.
More Easy Rice & Comfort Food Recipes
If you loved this Spring Onion Butter Rice, here are a few more easy comfort food recipes to try next.
- Japanese Beef Curry – Rich, comforting and packed with tender beef, carrots and potatoes in a savoury Japanese curry sauce.
- Honey Garlic Butter Chicken – Crispy chicken coated in a sticky honey garlic butter sauce that pairs perfectly with rice.
- Beef Pepper Rice – A sizzling rice bowl loaded with beef, corn, butter and black pepper inspired by the popular restaurant dish.
- Mayak Eggs – Jammy soy-marinated eggs that are dangerously good served over warm rice.
📖 Recipe
Spring Onion Butter Rice
Ingredients
- 185 g (1 cup) short grain rice rinsed
- 310 mL (1¼ cups) water
- 40 g unsalted butter cubed
- 3 spring onions finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse the short grain rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear.
- Add the rice and water to a saucepan and cook using the absorption method, or cook the rice using your preferred method or rice cooker.
- Once cooked, while the rice is still hot, add the cubed butter, chopped spring onions and salt.
- Gently fold everything together until the butter has fully melted and evenly coated the rice.
- Serve warm alongside your favourite protein, fried eggs or vegetables.
Notes
- Short grain rice works best for this recipe as it gives the rice a soft, fluffy texture.
- This recipe is best served fresh while warm and buttery.
- Try adding minced garlic, chilli oil or chilli crisp for extra flavour.
- A rice cooker works perfectly for this recipe if preferred.
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