This Bone Broth Rice is cooked in bone broth, adding extra flavor and nutrition. It enhances the rice with depth, collagen, and richness, making it an ideal substitute in any dish that calls for rice.
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Recipe Overview
- Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes to prep and 15 minutes to cook
- Cooking Method: Stove-top
- Dietary Info: Paleo, Ancestral diet, Gluten-free
- Tools Needed: small pot, sieve
- Skill Level: Easy
What is an ancestral diet? Read my post on what nourishing foods are based on the traditional dietary principles of the Weston A. Price Foundation.
Reasons to Love this Bone Broth Rice
This bone broth rice is one of those sneaky little hacks that boosts the nutrition of my meal without any extra effort. The bone broth makes the rice super fluffy—hello, healthy fats—and packs in so much flavor that I wonder why I ever used plain water. It’s an easy way to make a basic side dish feel like a gourmet masterpiece!
And the best part is it's pretty versatile - you can use whatever broth you have on hand to achieve the flavor you need for your meal.
Ingredients for Bone Broth Rice
- Broth: The type of broth you use will influence the flavor of the bone broth rice. Here are a few options to choose from:
- Whole Chicken Broth - Mild chicken flavor from this chicken meat stock. It's lighter and more versatile, perfect for most dishes.
- Chicken Feet Bone Broth - Has a more robust flavor due to the chicken feet but very gelatinous and nutritious. It has a more robust flavor from the chicken feet and is incredibly gelatinous and nutritious. Great for dishes where the chicken stands out like in this healthy butter chicken.
- Meat Stock - Another mild stock made from any cut of meat or meaty bones, this quick and versatile option works well in many recipes.
- Beef Bone Broth - A deep, rich broth that develops its bold flavor through long simmering in the slow cooker, creating the most flavorful bone broth rice.
- Fish Fumet - Light and mineral-rich, fumet-infused bone broth rice pairs well with warm seafood dishes. However, its strong fish flavor makes it less ideal for poke bowls or cold rice dishes.
- Rice: Any rice works. I like white rice - jasmine or basmati, but short-grain rice will work like sushi rice or arborio (they're great for risottos or rice bowls like smoked salmon poke bowl).
- Seasonings: Good sea salt is optional, depending on the broth's salt content. Store-bought broths are usually quite salty, so you may want to skip the salt, while homemade versions might need seasoning. For extra flavor, consider adding a garlic clove, bay leaves, or a sprig of fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- Butter: Again, this will depend on the rice's fat content. Sometimes, too much of a good thing can be overwhelming. But if you feel your bone broth rice could use a bit more richness, don't be shy with the butter.
Make it Ancestral
Traditional cultures soaked grains to reduce anti-nutrients and improve digestion, a practice championed by the Weston A. Price Foundation. But here’s the beauty of white rice: the bran, where most of the anti-nutrients live, is already removed. This makes white rice a gentler option for digestion, which is why I generally avoid brown rice—it just doesn’t align with my focus on simplicity and nourishment. Instead I cook it in bone broth with lots of butter for a truly wholesome side dish.
How to Make Bone Broth Rice
The complete printable recipe is below in the recipe card for your convenience. Follow these simple step-by-step instructions for the best results.
Step 1. Boil
Rinse 1 cup white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Add the rinsed rice, bone broth, and sea salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat.
Step 2. Simmer
Cover and let it simmer for 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, let it rest for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Helpful Tips
- Remove excess starch - Be sure to rinse the rice under cold running water until it runs clear to prevent it from becoming gummy or mushy.
- Avoid stirring - Stirring the rice during cooking releases starch and makes the rice sticky. Just let it simmer and walk away.
- Let it rest before fluffing - After cooking, let the rice sit covered for 5-10 minutes before fluffing with a fork to help it firm up and prevent clumping.
- Mind the salt & butter - Since broth already contains salt and fat, be cautious when adding extra salt or butter during cooking.
Troubleshooting
- Gummy or mushy rice? This is usually due to excess starch that wasn't rinsed off properly. Make sure to rinse thoroughly under running water until the water runs clear.
- Clumping rice? It might not have rested long enough. Be sure to let the rice sit covered for 5-10 minutes to firm up and prevent clumps before fluffing.
💭Meal Prep Suggestion!
For easy meal prep, cook a big batch of bone broth rice at the beginning of the week and store it in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. You can easily reheat it in a pan with a splash of bone broth or water and add a little extra butter for added richness.
Serving Suggestions
We love serving this bone broth rice just like I would any rice - alongside favorite proteins (say chicken livers and onion?), chilis like this pumpkin turkey chili, or a simple side of roasted vegetables. It's also great with this smoked salmon poke bowl.
It's a versatile, flavorful base that pairs with almost anything, especially with this ground beef and broccoli recipe.
More bone broth rice pairing suggestions:
Frequently Asked Questions
Store leftover bone broth rice in an airtight container for up to 4 days. These glass snap containers are perfect for leftovers. To reheat, add a splash of broth to restore moisture and warm on the stovetop.
Yes, for longer storage, you can freeze in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat.
If using a pressure cooker, reduce the cooking time to 8 minutes on high pressure and allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, followed by quick pressure release.
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Printable Recipe
Bone Broth Rice
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups bone broth
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup white rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Add the rinsed rice, 2 cups bone broth, and ¼ teaspoon sea salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat.
- Cover and let it simmer for 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, let it rest for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Notes
- Remove excess starch - Be sure to rinse the rice under cold running water until it runs clear to prevent it from becoming gummy or mushy.
- Avoid stirring - Stirring the rice during cooking releases starch and makes the rice sticky. Just let it simmer and walk away.
- Let it rest before fluffing - After cooking, let the rice sit covered for 5-10 minutes before fluffing with a fork to help it firm up and prevent clumping.
- Mind the salt & butter - Since broth already contains salt and fat, be cautious when adding extra salt or butter during cooking.
