Golden Butter Rice - Easy Perfect Rice | Food Wishes

This amazing golden butter rice uses a very easy, but almost forgotten cooking method where we cook the rice in the butter, and just don’t stir some into already cooked rice. The difference it huge! This ginger and turmeric flavored version is my favorite, and was actually inspired by an ancient Indian drink called golden milk. Enjoy!
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[@kjh23gk]

Long time since we've had the classic "around the outside, around the outside, around the outside". ☺

[@bonniepwtf]

It never gets old, puts a smile on my face every time.🤗

[@Dzbiq]

Good ol' Eminem :D

[@detavitlucssenippah5304]

Legit 💯🔥😁

[@Ay-B]

He's bringing all the classics back. Freakishly Small Spoon was in the last video. 😊

[@FishyBoi1337]

@@shaunhall284 Who hurt you?

[@xmadeinchinax]

Chef John I've watched you since i was 14 and I'm 28 now how are you still coming up with so many good recipes???

[@alwaysbored47]

​@@shaunhall284 This is the second time I see this dude being mean for no reason. Take care there.

[@gingerninjer355]

​@@alwaysbored47Always love seeing someone else like me that calls out Trolls for their unnecessary meanness, especially when done so WITHOUT meanness in return but with Humble Human Humility and Calm Conversation. So well played... Also, I see the Big Meany you called out deleted their comment, because....... yeah, its just unnecessary 👍

[@rickpicone9751]

Got to be quite the sissy to be offended by anything he says.@@alwaysbored47

[@electronsauce]

Starting with cayenne then add whatever else he feels like :)

[@wreckoningday]

He hasn't run out of food yet!

[@ballatore34]

Just a little tumeric tip: Black pepper contains a compound called piperine that helps to increase the rate at which turmeric is absorbed by the body. In fact, research shows that piperine can increase the bioavailability of curcumin by 2000%. So add some black pepper to your rice for a healthy kick 💫

[@appo9357]

Had me at butter.

[@Draco_the_Ferret_]

Had me at turmeric

[@VicFM]

​@@Draco_the_Ferret_ Had me at ginger.

[@christinahosek8663]

Ikr

[@Draco_the_Ferret_]

@@christinahosek8663 😃

[@AndrewBagdanov]

Had me at fluffer.

[@viplanka]

In Sri Lanka we have a slightly different version of the same recipe. Instead of using butter we use coconut milk with ginger garlic turmeric salt pepper a couple of cloves and a couple of cardamoms. We call it yellow rice.

[@katrinat.3032]

Sounds good

[@ManMan-ul1pn]

That’s completely different lol

[@phyllisreinking4208]

My face had no alternative but to smile when I heard “round the outside - round the outside.” Great recipe.

[@sdaafasfad]

Guess who's back?

[@LilyWohlMezzo-Soprano]

Apparently even a very small amount of black pepper dramatically increases the bioavailability of the beneficial compounds in turmeric, so I would definitely add some black pepper to mine! 😋

[@judiesuh6858]

Thank you❤❤

[@privateeromally7347]

I've been using Alton Brown's Pantry Raid Rice recipe, which seems to be a basic version of this with some changes. Cooking the rice in butter until a nutty smell, then pour in near boiling water/broth. Cover, lower temp, and time for 20 min. Comes out perfect every time. Can't wait to try this version.

[@op3129]

@@shaunhall284 you okay, shaun? (sounds like you're having a bad day. I hope it turns around.)

[@Austin-fc5gs]

​@@shaunhall284yeah im not sure if i can handle the time investment it requires

[@umbrellacorp.]

Alton Brown is a Legend. His recipes helped me a lot growing up and learning to cook.😎👍💯

[@privateeromally7347]

@@shaunhall284 I've cooked most o Chef Johns recipes. Fairly sure I'll try one that I mostly know already

[@swisski]

@@op3129 Shaun is trolling on lots of comments 👿

[@cb7532]

I didn’t wash the rice and followed his directions completely. Same amount of liquid he outlines. Mad temptation to stir during cooking. 🧑‍🍳 resisted and it came out perfectly! My rice usually sucks unless I use a rice cooker. Chef John got this spot on! My rice is now so very nice!

[@toasteee252]

Try washing it next time. It really works whether you are cooking this or his tomato rice recipe (years ago on this channel) He says the same thing about cooking it covered and then letting it sit.

[@lisaboban]

My very first Chef John recipe video was for "Perfect white rice". And I've been learning from him for a decade. Feels like we've come full circle.

[@canchero724]

Yes I too have gained a circle on top of iny belly after making and eating some of Chef John's delicious food.

[@user-in2ow8ll6p]

Cubans master all types of yellow rice recipes! We love our rice! 😅 This reminds me of my daughter’s high school friends, many of them were exchange students from Asia and they used to call my daughters lunch that would almost always contain some type of rice “ahhh, the golden rice!!!!”😮…every time she would take yellow rice.

[@CohassetJim]

John, you are a treasure! I don’t know what I enjoy more, your recipes or your genuine enthusiasm for good food. It is truly one of life’s greatest pleasures and it seems that you and your lovely Michelle are enjoying it quite well. Thank you, you wonderful weirdo!

[@scladoffle2472]

@@shaunhall284 says the guy who's hobby is getting mad in youtube comments 🤣🤣🤣

[@secretforreddit]

I like to do something similar but with whole cumin seeds toasted in the butter; it makes the rice sooo fragrant and amazing with either Indian or Mexican food! Cumin is my personal favorite spice and the whole toasted seeds have such a different depth to them than just pre-ground cumin.

[@secretforreddit]

@all284 Huh? It's called zira/zeera rice, super popular in Indian restaurants around the world.

[@Lackey-dy7zl]

I gotta admit not only had I forgotten how to make buttered rice, I had never made buttered rice....... having said that it is now my wife's and I new favorite! I made this rice and Chudds BBQ Hawaiian BBQ'ed chicken and together they were perfect.

[@tawnyakaimimoku7326]

Aloha we are great rice 🍚 eaters here in Hawaii. We do all sorts of things to rice. As for washing rice 🍚, I believe that it depends on what rice you are using. If you have rice with a lot of talcum it needs to be washed and drained well before making this dish. The moisture from the washed well drained rice should not be a problem. 😊🌴🌺

[@angelbear_og]

AFAIK in the States only the large, bulk bags of rice need washing. The smaller (pound or 2) containers should NOT be washed.

[@shayspott3]

I was wondering about that when he just poured the rice 🤔 I thought you had to wash it first basmati is made more like noodles so you don’t wash it before you wash after but this recipe skipped that step I think

[@tawnyakaimimoku7326]

I know Hawaii has been a State since 1959. We call the continental US the Mainland. It's a common mistake.

[@tawnyakaimimoku7326]

@@CliftonCosta Thanks for your info 👍 about the Starch vs talc. Glad you are up on it. I'm old school on somethings like washing rice to rid it of additives. Reading ingredients is major. Glad you educated me. Much Mahalo 🌴

[@tawnyakaimimoku7326]

@@shaunhall284 Corn Starch is also considered talc. FYI.

[@judysigwalt7352]

My son ( who's a Chef) and I love all your recipes Chef!

[@mixedmediaartgirl300]

I guess this is what I was saving my good butter for!! Yummy 🍚 🧈🍚🧈🍚🧈🍚🧈

[@marius2393]

We love you Chef.

[@ohhowfuckingoriginal]

This reminds me of a dish I've been making for a few years! I fry a ton of minced garlic in the pan, then add turmeric and black pepps, then add the rice to fry until it's golden brown. Then I add the cold water, scrape the brown bits off the bottom, then cover my instant pot and set it on Rice. I use half the amount of butter for the frying, and then I melt in the other half after it's cooked, and stir in fresh chopped parsley. The colors are beautiful just like this thumbnail

[@Keniv.]

Making this tonight, because I have all the spices needed! Thank you again, Chef John, for another amazing recipe!

[@markburch6253]

Just made it.... fantastic! My wheels are spinning with different flavors on that rice

[@hollyhopalong7405]

This is basically how I’ve always cooked rice! Delicious. No fancy rice cooker, perfect every time.

[@corvettesbme]

OMG! I have never seen this before! I'm making this!

[@dennischiapello7243]

My eyes popped out of my head when that whole stick of butter landed in the pan! Thanks for the permission! Imma make it today! "Rice is okay, if you want to eat two thousand of something." -- Steve Wright

[@stevo-dx5rr]

You mean Mitch Hedberg!

[@thesylvan]

I love when do cuisine mash-ups! I mean, who thinks of making Haldi Doodh (Golden Milk) rice? Brilliant. My husband is from Mumbai and I called him over to watch this with me once you mentioned the inspiration. We are both excited for me to make it.

[@DalgonaC]

I'm such a fan of rice, but also Chef John. Whenever I need a recipe i check to see if you have made it first hehe. Love your videos and personality ❤

[@LauraCourtneyette]

I’m dog sitting my cousin’s pit bull and he absolutely loves your voice! 🤣

[@MrRilarios]

I Made this today and it was fantastic ... So simple Yet so flavourful !!!! I put toasted black Sesame seeds at the end for taste and color contrast! Thanks for the recipe!

[@lunayen]

This looks amazing and will taste great with some Indian style grilled anything. I will definitely try this.

[@richlewis4594]

You're one of the originals and still the best! Will try this recipe this week!

[@candicewaller403]

I love rice and I love butter. You're making it hard to lose my winter weight, Chef!

[@cristianespinal9917]

I'm trying this recipe later this week for sure. You made it somewhat differently than how I make rice normally, so I want to try it exactly how you made it. I normally fry my rice in a little olive oil and season it with salt. For white rice, I add water. Otherwise I fry some garlic in the oil first and add broth, sometimes with saffron. I'll then boil the water until most of the moisture is absorbed before turning heat to low and covering, quickly fluff after 15 min, then let it rest for 5-10 min before serving.

[@nancyfriedberg9516]

I made this according to the recipe....that's a lot of ginger, anyhow I served it with lamb shanks with saba (chef john) and the two really complimented each other. awesome.

[@wendyjeanne4473]

I made this tonight along with your chicken broccoli curry and it was fantastic. ❤😊 My picky eater loved the rice. I've made the chicken dish before but the butter rice took it to a whole new level. Thank you so much. 😊❤

[@sallyl5073]

You need black pepper to give the turmeric more absorbtion of benefits compounds. I would use 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of black pepper. 1 carrot , 1 onion, and a bit less butter. Looks delicious and healthy. Thank you for sharing. 😁😁😘😘🥰🥰.

[@ryanstottlemyer5698]

I will definitely try this, your Rice-A-Roni recipe is fabulous. I make it When we have friends over for dinner, and they love it also like your French onion soup recipe just made that a couple days ago and shared it with family and friends and they loved it. Thank you so much.

[@Left-handed-liberal]

Wow. This is the best rice I've ever made! The leftovers are going to make KILLER fried rice!

[@LauraBora83]

Saw, made and shared today! Absolutely delicious, thanks Chef John! 🥰

[@yebo56]

Chef John, coincidentally I've been cooking and perfecting this exact recipe in recent weeks. There is a simple change, relating to the water, than I 100% guarantee takes things to the next level.

[@lukasschrauber]

Just made a bowl, amazing. Thanks

[@stayhappylittlemermaid]

The world is full of nice people. If you can't find one, be one.

[@CFinch360]

Thanks I needed this reminder after encountering unhelpful people yesterday.

[@davidlawson4281]

This man changed my rice cooking nightmare to a new found success. My wife loves our rice, and is hesitant to try a change. But, I will press on, and try, what seems to be an upgrade to our rice experience.

[@davidlawson4281]

@@shaunhall284 Your point!

[@legendarygary2744]

Looks really tasty, chef! Thank you so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge with the world!

[@Megan.Reeves]

OK, Chef J. I grew up on rice. I’m a Texas girl been eating it for more than 60 years, this is absolutely hands-down 1000% the best rice I’ve ever put in my mouth. I didn’t think that was possible! Thank you so much ❤️

[@AndrewEvenstar]

I made this yesterday !! it's so good ! so good and quick to make. lll be making it for years to come ! I put it in my Chile colorado burritos !

[@michaeljacob9381]

Making this - NOW, thanks Chef!

[@browneyedcarney]

I'm really looking forward to making this! I too am a fan of around the outside, round the outside, around the outside, and I say it along with you every time! 😊

[@biancajingles2690]

Mmmm I will definitely be making this! I make butter rice by browning a couple tablespoons of butter, then frying the rice a bit in the butter, adding chicken stock and cooking for 25 minutes, off the heat for another 5 before opening and fluffing.

[@xXOzmongXx]

Thank you!

[@waterdog737]

one of my favorite recipes that I will master. Thank you for sharing this

[@priyankardas2668]

This method is just perfect. Thats how you cook it..Chef John has mastered it, like all the other recipes. I would like to do 2 things differently: 1. While adding water, i check the seasoning. The saltiness of water decides the saltiness of the final rice. 2. When most of the water is absorbed, I like to bring out the bottom rice to the top and top one goes to the bottom. This ensures even cooking....this has to be handled lightly. Each Grain is precious. Definitely gonna try this soon

[@wheatgerm1208]

My very first perfect rice. And the flavor was delectable. Fork don't lie! Much love!

[@deborahr.7696]

I just made this with shrimp and spinach that needed to be used up. I didn't use brown sugar. I used hot honey instead. So good.

[@foureight84]

I made this for dinner today and paired it with orange chicken, haha. Phenomenal combination.

[@danmiller5869]

So simple and so delicious! I nailed it the first time. Chef John is consistently the only internet chef whose recipes I never alter in any way.

[@davidcarbone3385]

Definitely sounds decadent! Will make this soon and will share the recipe pronto!

[@bellenesatan]

​@@shaunhall284Ain't you a pot of gold(en rice), Shaun?

[@jelineteneka9452]

Cant wait to try ❤

[@williamjoyal3553]

You are the Miami Vice of your golden buttered rice

[@apistacio6794]

Thank you Chef. 15 years of making food and now I know the secret to making the most perfect rice.

[@alsashland10]

YUM!!!! CAN"T WAIT TO TRY THIS.

[@Acruxus]

I have made this 3 times already, it's so good and so easy to make. The only thing I do differently is that I transfer everything into my rice cooker. It comes out perfect.

[@kikzazz]

Definitely going to try this recipe very soon.

[@BEVERLYRANDOLPH-lx4qu]

I think I’d add raisins, cashews and chutney. OMG it looks gorgeous!

[@smrodan]

Oh I love this kind of lid! I never even considered it but that would really be a huge help to my anxiety about what's going on in there!

[@MrsNoji]

Yes please!

[@Rdeboer]

I like to add various whole spices to dishes like this. Fresh lime leaves are particularly aromatic, and any combination of whole cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon etc will also lift it.

[@missveronica8393]

I definitely want to make this, it looks like a good option for someone who has a sensitive tummy ❤😊

[@riuphane]

I want to adapt this for my pressure cooker... Going to need to make curry again soon...

[@kindabluejazz]

Why use a pressure cooker to make something that only takes 20 minutes?

[@michaelj8460]

I can’t stop making this rice!

[@hamentaschen]

Yum! Thank you.

[@Weaver1812]

I ammm sooooo making this Chef John. Many thanks

[@TheB00Man]

Made this tonight. As always, it was spot on!

[@laurak7409]

YES PLEASE! 🎉

[@TheAyeAye1]

Need to cook this very soon.

[@minglingtrays]

It smells delicious up to here. Thank you for sharing.

[@rachaelhoffman-dachelet2763]

Looks amazing. I’m a little stuck on the half stick of butter, but I can just imagine how luscious it is.

[@ochervelvet9687]

That was a whole stick of butter. (Sorry. . . . )

[@danalynbegin6991]

That’s perhaps the reason for all the “healthy” spices lol

[@noreenhallett7366]

That looks delicious

[@noreenhallett7366]

@@shaunhall284 you need a lesson in manners

[@babawawa1953]

Love your videos and your chatter. Recipes are great and you are hilarious. Thank you.

[@charlesmiller000]

Oh man, drool overdrive ! Thanks Chef

[@daniel.lopresti]

Chef John: "I'm gonna eat this, as is." Aziz: "Oh sure, go ahead, don't wait for me."

[@southfloridaarcheryguy114]

Good Lord, this came out perfectly! Very nice.

[@retroatx]

I love rice. I could eat it everyday and egg fry yesterday's for breakfast also everyday

[@angelbear_og]

@@shaunhall284 I think you've been on the internet too long today, man. Take a break and get a better attitude.

[@angelbear_og]

@@shaunhall284 Who asked YOU? Too bad for you that your mommy locked you in the basement and won't give you any attention. From what I can see, you deserve that.

[@utherpendragon9736]

Great pun, Chef John!

[@MustyChef]

Looks great and delicious😊

[@figmo397]

One of my closest friends LOVES rice. I HAVE to make this for her!

[@wearblackclothes]

This technique was for me. This technique was for me it worked it worked non clumby rice at last

[@Maiasatara]

This is a cross between how I cook parboiled (butter garlic onion) and basmati (simmer, heat off stay covered.) Can't wait to try this spin!

[@rubyduma6238]

Mom used to toast some slivered almonds in the pan before cooking the rice.

[@Somethingelseentirelydifferent]

Thanks for not pivoting to “Chef John tries 40 different fast food nuggets” or “Chef John’s breakfast cereal tier list” nonsense like so many cooking KZbin channels have lately.

[@frog0069]

I make dis every weekends chef, its so yummmmm. Sumtimes i burn the butter and call it brown rice cuz brown rice is so healthy 🐸.Its so yum.

[@a2ndopynyn]

Hey, Chef John - how about this as a bed for your Garlic Shrimp? That's got lemon juice and caper brine in addition to all the garlic; maybe bump up the sauce ingredients by 25% or so. I've made the Garlic Shrimp many times; I'll have to remember this to go with. Cheers!

[@buggydust]

this rice looks absolutely divine!

[@holdthelight11]

This is basically how I have always cooked my rice, just following my Yiayia's technique (sans the turmeric and with added chopped onion). I thought everyone cooked their rice this way!

[@cajintexas7751]

I'm embarrassed to admit that for 30 years, all I could make was rice that was somehow both soggy and burnt, then one day I watched a Gordon Ramsey video on how to make plain white rice. Now I can make nearly perfect rice every time. Not because Ramsey had some secret technique, but because I realized I just plain didn't know what I was doing for 30 years.

[@lindamccarthy8887]

I will be making this one but I won't be garnishing it with walnuts as I am allergic. Adding the shrimp made it look even better.

[@dsdonovan]

With the Glenn Close references, my Instinct tells me this would go well with rabbit.

[@PandaBear62573]

I make something similar to this but I use avocado oil because I'm allergic to dairy. I don't add ginger or cayenne though so I'll give that a try. I typically serve with NYC halal cart style chicken.

[@joedennehy386]

Thankyou chef John, in New Zealand all cows are outside eating grass year round, with the occasional feed of hay in the wintet

[@user-pp6tf6hm7e]

Loved the video rice and shrimp look great brother🙏🏽✌🏽

[@Bob.W.]

Had long grain brown rice so it took another 10 minutes cook time. No turmeric either so used paprika. Tasty.