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Ono Rice

By Amanda Mason | May 9, 2017 | Updated January 9, 2018 | Gluten Free, Recipes, Sides

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This rice dish is a family favorite. The simplicity of this Ono Rice side dish is super convenient by combining only 6 ingredients you already have in your pantry and refrigerator! The savory and buttery taste of this rice pairs perfectly with chicken, salmon, roast, steak and even a Mexican or Asian meal!

Green bowl sitting on a black table containing white rice, crossed chopsticks and 3 red flowers on table.

This is by far my favorite rice recipe. This little gem of a recipe came from my aunt Sondra in Tennessee. I’m originally from Tennessee, but I moved to Arizona about 14 years ago. At the time, my mom and dad were still living in Tennessee, but after I had my son my parents packed their bags and moved to Arizona. My dad and I make a conscious effort to go back to Tennessee at least once a year and visit friends and family. Dad and I typically travel together, but one spring I was not able to go with him, so he headed to Tennessee without me and stayed with his brother and my aunt. I will never forget the phone call I received that night from my dad.

Green bowl sitting on a black table containing white rice.

Daddy went on and on  about this rice dish my aunt paired with a pot roast. He told me she calls this dish Ono Rice. My dad went on to tell me my aunt has been making Ono Rice since before I was born and asked me if I remembered her recipe. After racking my brain, I could not remember her ever making this recipe when I was growing up and I stayed at aunt Sondra’s house a lot when I was a little girl. But the recipe my dad described sounded so amazing, so now I wanted to try the Ono Rice! So what did my dad go and do? He brought me home the recipe from my Aunt Sondra!

Green bowl sitting on a black table containing white rice with chopsticks in bowl, rice granules and bay leaf on table.

That was a year ago. My dad is in Tennessee right now visiting and he posted a picture on Facebook with my Aunt Sondra and something triggered in my mind. At that exact moment I was making my Southern Style Pot Roast when I was scrolling through Facebook and saw this picture of my dad and aunt Sondra. When I saw that picture, I remembered the Ono Rice recipe and decided that I was going to make her Ono Rice to pair with my roast!

Green bowl sitting on a black table containing white rice, crossed chopsticks, bay leaf and rice granules.

And it was beyond delicious! The key ingredient that makes this rice stand out is the Tabasco sauce. Yep, you read that right…Tabasco sauce. I typically would never think to put Tabasco sauce in a rice dish but it gives this dish that extra “pop” in flavor. When you combine the rice with the butter, chopped onions, bay leaf and chicken broth, the texture of this rice becomes super velvety. The taste is so savory and reminds me of the home cooked meals my mom used to make when I was growing up.

Ya’ll, this Ono Rice dish is gluten free and you’re going to love it because it is easy to make and pairs so well with so many things! Happy pairing and happy eats on this recipe!

5 from 2 votes
Green bowl containing white rice, cross chopsticks and Chinese cherry blossoms on black table.
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Ono Rice
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

This rice dish is a family favorite. The simplicity of the Ono Rice is super convenient by combining 6 ingredients you already have in your pantry and refrigerator! The savory and buttery taste of this rice pairs perfectly with chicken, salmon, roast, steak and even a Mexican or Asian meal!

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 133 kcal
Author: Amanda Mason
Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 Tablespoons Margarine or Butter
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons onions, finely chopped
  • 1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
  • 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, (read your labels if you are gluten free)
  • 1 bay leaf
Instructions
  1. Melt margarine or butter in saucepan. 

  2. Sauté onion in margarine until clear. 

  3. Add rice and stir for 1-2 minutes until well covered.

  4. Add all other ingredients and bring to a boil. 

  5. Cover pan and reduce heat to low and cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until done. All fluids should be gone and you should  be able to fluff the rice with a fork.

Nutrition Facts
Ono Rice
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Green bowl sitting on a black table containing white rice, crossed chopsticks, a red flower on table with rice granules on table.

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About Amanda Mason

Hi! I'm Amanda, the founder and creator behind Recipes Worth Repeating! Simply put, I focus on creating delicious recipes for everyone. I offer variety. I offer convenience. I offer yumminess! And that's why people keep coming back. The recipes I create are absolutely worth repeating.

Founded in 2012, Recipes Worth Repeating grew from people routinely asking me to email them the recipe for my latest dish. Recipe development comes naturally to me and I find cooking relaxing. Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, I developed a passion for cooking at an early age and I love to showcase a variety of recipes on my blog.Creating delicious new recipes, still photography, and video for Recipes Worth Repeating is the driving force behind what engages my readers to keep coming back for more recipes they will love.

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  1. Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen says

    May 13, 2017 at 3:44 pm

    There’s nothing better than perfectly cooked rice! Love the addition of Tabasco here – sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • Amanda Mason says

      May 13, 2017 at 3:54 pm

      Thanks! You’re going to LOVE it! The tabasco makes a subtle little difference!!

      Reply
  2. Christine says

    May 15, 2017 at 4:04 am

    I love how versatile rice is and I’m always looking for new ways to jazz it up – This looks like a great way to do it!

    Reply
    • Amanda Mason says

      May 15, 2017 at 6:44 am

      Thanks! This recipe is so yummy! Let me know how you like it when you make it!

      Reply
  3. Eleonora says

    June 6, 2017 at 8:48 am

    I am a rice lover and your recipe sounds soooo good!

    Reply
    • Amanda Mason says

      June 6, 2017 at 8:50 am

      5 stars
      You will love this recipe! It’s so so so good!!!

      Reply
  4. Kathrina says

    June 22, 2017 at 5:35 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve made this a couple of times now, and my family and I love it! Thanks for sharing this recipe…it’s becoming a staple on our menu!

    Reply
    • Amanda Mason says

      June 22, 2017 at 9:53 pm

      AWESOME! That is SO great to hear!!! I”m so glad you guys love it!!!

      Reply

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