Try this homemade Arabic Plain Rice recipe the whole family will love. Made with margarine, rice, water and salt. Easy step-by-step instructions included.
This Arabic Plain Rice relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as margarine or butter, uncooked rice (long grain), water, boiled and salt or less, if desired. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 1384 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.
It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.
Updated Jun 30, 2026