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Brown butter rice scallion oil

Jasmine Rice with Brown Butter & Scallion Oil

Fluffy jasmine rice finished with nutty brown butter and fragrant scallion oil. A cozy, aromatic fall side that brings warmth, comfort, and Vietnamese‑inspired brightness to any holiday meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner, lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine Vietnamese
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Small pot
  • Rice cooker or medium pot with lid
  • Heatproof bowl
  • Fine mesh strainer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 3 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Rinse jasmine rice until the water runs mostly clear.
  • Cook rice with water until fluffy.
  • Melt butter over medium heat and cook until golden and nutty.
  • Heat neutral oil until shimmering, then pour over sliced scallions with salt to create scallion oil.
  • Fluff cooked rice and fold in brown butter and scallion oil.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use high‑quality butter for deeper nuttiness.
  • Add crispy shallots for extra texture.
  • Stir in a splash of fish sauce for savory depth.
Keyword brown butter rice, fall side dish, holiday rice, jasmine rice, scallion oil, Vietnamese rice