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Rice with an onion aroma

Onion-scented rice

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A simple Israeli rice dish: onions sautéed in oil, rice cooked with water, salt, pepper, and powdered bouillon, all covered while cooking.

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Recipe from Jiddisch, Ek7, Gran and 4 other contributors, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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This rice with onions is an easy-to-make recipe that adds a touch of elegance to your everyday meals. Prepare it in 25-35 minutes and serve it hot.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time5 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Resting10 min
  • Total35 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Calories255 kcal/serving
  • Cooking methodstove
  • Estimated cost$0.94 $0.24 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.73
  • $0.06
  • $0.10
  • $0.04
  • $0.01

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
  2. Chop the onion and sauté it for 4 minutes.
  3. Add the rice and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Add the warm water, salt, pepper, and powdered bouillon, mix well, and cover.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, until only a small amount of water remains.
  6. Turn off and let it rest for 10 minutes in a sheltered area.
  7. Season with salt and pepper, then serve. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Onion-scented rice

  • 1 cup of rice$0.73
  • 1 tablespoon of oil$0.06
  • Half an onion$0.10
  • 1 teaspoon of salt$0.04
  • 1 teaspoon of powdered bouillon$0.01

Total$0.94

that's $0.24 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Nutrition per serving

Calories255 kcal
Fat4 g
Saturated fat0.5 g
Carbohydrates49.2 g
Sugars0.7 g
Fiber1.2 g
Protein4.5 g
Salt0.02 g

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of rice
  • 1.5 cups of lukewarm water
  • 1 tablespoon of oil
  • Half an onion
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • A pinch of pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of powdered bouillon

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