Description
Garlic butter rice brings comfort straight from your kitchen, offering a simple yet luxurious side dish. Fragrant herbs and rich butter blend perfectly, creating a delightful accompaniment that elevates any meal you serve.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200 g) long-grain white rice (jasmine or basmati works best)
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) chicken broth or water
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnish Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- Unsalted butter (for serving)
Instructions
- Cleanse the rice grains thoroughly under cool running water until the liquid becomes transparent, ensuring minimal starchiness.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over moderate heat, introducing finely chopped garlic and gently sautéing until aromatic and lightly golden, stirring consistently to prevent scorching.
- Introduce rice kernels into the fragrant butter mixture, carefully coating each grain and allowing them to toast and develop a delicate golden hue.
- Incorporate chicken broth into the pan, seasoning with salt and pepper, then elevate heat to generate a robust boil.
- Reduce temperature to its lowest setting, securely cover the saucepan, and allow rice to simmer quietly for approximately 15-18 minutes, permitting grains to absorb liquid and become perfectly tender.
- After cooking, remove from heat source and permit rice to rest, maintaining its covered state for an additional 5 minutes to complete moisture absorption.
- Delicately separate rice grains using a fork, creating a light and fluffy texture, then gently fold in freshly chopped parsley and optional Parmesan cheese before serving warmly.
Notes
- Rinse thoroughly to remove excess starch, ensuring fluffy, separated grains that won’t clump together.
- Sauté garlic gently to release aromatic flavors without burning, creating a rich, nutty undertone in the rice.
- Experiment with broth variations like vegetable or mushroom stock to add depth and suit different dietary preferences.
- Enhance the dish by mixing in roasted vegetables or protein for a complete one-pan meal that’s both nutritious and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg