Garlic Rice
Garlic rice is a simple yet flavorful dish that can elevate any meal, perfect as a side dish or a satisfying main course.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 50-75 g unsalted butter, divided Divided into halves
- 5 cloves garlic, finely minced Use more for stronger garlic flavor
- 2 cups white rice (uncooked) Long grain, medium grain, short grain (sushi rice) or basmati
- 3 cups chicken stock/broth, low sodium Vegetable broth can be used for a vegetarian version
- ¾ tsp cooking/kosher salt Or 1/2 tsp table salt
- 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped Plus extra for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- No need to rinse the rice, it will be fluffy using the right ratio of liquid to rice.
- Melt half the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until light golden.
- Add the rice and stir for 30 seconds, or until the grains turn translucent.
- Add the stock and salt, turn heat up to high, then once bubbling, cover and reduce heat to low.
- Cook the rice for 15 minutes; do not stir or lift the lid.
- After cooking, let it rest for 10 minutes without removing the lid.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, mix in the remaining butter until melted, and toss through parsley.
- Serve in a dish and sprinkle with extra parsley.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of water or broth. Garlic rice can be frozen for up to 3 months.