Buttery Garlic Rice
A warm bowl of fluffy rice, coated with luscious butter and fragrant garlic, perfect as a versatile side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups rice Rinsed under cold water.
- 4 tablespoons butter Melted over medium heat.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced Sautéed until fragrant.
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth Infuses flavor into the rice.
- 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped Freshens up the dish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by measuring out your ingredients. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, melt the butter over medium heat until bubbly but not browned.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, around 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the rinsed rice and coat each grain with the butter and garlic. Let it toast gently for about 2 minutes.
- Carefully pour in the broth and stir in the salt.
- Turn up the heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Allow it to simmer gently.
- Let the rice cook for 18-20 minutes until all the liquid has been absorbed.
- Once cooked, remove the pot from heat and fluff the rice with a fork.
- Finally, stir in the chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra garlic flavor, try roasting garlic instead of using raw garlic. A sprinkle of lemon zest before serving can brighten the dish. Consider mixing in some grated Parmesan cheese for a richer texture and flavor.