Hot Buttered Rice  

White rice is a staple side dish, which lends itself to endless variations and additions.  Plain hot, buttered rice is enlivened with chives in this simple recipe. 

Hot Buttered Rice  

3 Cups Water
1 1/2 Cup rice
2 Tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
Chopped Chives (Optional)


Serves 6

In a medium sauce pan with lid, place water, rice, 1 tablespoon butter and salt, stir.
Bring to a full boil, stir, cover, reduce heat to low/simmer allow to cook covered for about 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, remove lid and test for done-ness, fluff, add remaining butter and chives. Serve hot.