Description
This Garlic Butter Rice recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make side dish featuring long-grain rice cooked in a savory garlic butter broth. Perfectly tender with a subtle garlicky richness, it pairs wonderfully with a variety of main dishes and can be garnished with fresh parsley for added color and freshness.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain rice (e.g., jasmine or basmati)
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the Rice: Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. This helps prevent the rice from becoming sticky. Set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Toast the Rice: Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan, stirring to coat the grains evenly with the garlic butter. Toast the rice for 2-3 minutes to enhance its flavor.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in the broth, add salt and black pepper, and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer the Rice: Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and simmer gently for 15-18 minutes until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed.
- Rest the Rice: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes to finish steaming and achieve a fluffy texture.
- Fluff and Garnish: Fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains, garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Rinsing the rice is key for fluffy grains without excess starch.
- Adjust salt according to the broth used; some broths are saltier than others.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Optional parsley adds freshness and a pop of color to the finished dish.
- To add extra flavor, consider stirring in a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
