Print

Garlic Rice Recipe

Print Recipe

★★★★★

4.4 from 133 reviews

This flavorful Garlic Rice recipe is a simple, easy-to-make side dish featuring perfectly cooked white rice infused with sautéed garlic and butter, garnished with fresh parsley. Made with basic pantry ingredients, it’s fluffy, fragrant, and pairs wonderfully with a variety of main courses.

Ingredients

Scale

Butter and Aromatics

  • 50 – 75g (4 – 5 tbsp) unsalted butter, divided
  • 5 garlic cloves, finely minced

Rice and Liquids

  • 2 cups white rice (uncooked) – long grain, medium grain, short grain (sushi rice), or basmati
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken stock/broth (or stock powder option)
  • 3/4 tsp cooking/kosher salt (or 1/2 tsp table salt)

Herbs

  • 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped, plus extra for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. No rinsing needed: Do not rinse the rice; this recipe uses the correct liquid-to-rice ratio to ensure fluffy grains without rinsing.
  2. Sauté garlic: Melt half of the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Once it becomes foamy, add the finely minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until it turns light golden and fragrant.
  3. Coat rice: Add the uncooked rice to the pan and stir continuously for 30 seconds until the rice grains start to look translucent, ensuring every grain is coated with butter and garlic flavor.
  4. Simmer: Pour in the chicken stock and add salt. Turn the heat up to high until the liquid begins bubbling, then immediately cover with a lid and reduce the heat to low or medium-low for gentler cooking depending on your stove.
  5. Cook rice: Let the rice cook undisturbed for 15 minutes. Do not stir or lift the lid during this time to allow proper steaming.
  6. Rest the rice: After 15 minutes, tilt the pan to check if the water is absorbed. Remove from heat but keep the lid on and let the rice rest and steam for another 10 minutes.
  7. Finish and serve: Remove the lid, fluff the rice gently with a fork, then mix in the remaining butter until melted. Stir through the chopped parsley, transfer to a serving dish, garnish with extra parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Note 1: Butter is divided to sauté garlic initially and to finish the rice with a rich buttery flavor.
  • Note 2: Finely minced garlic releases maximum flavor quickly whilst sautéing.
  • Note 3: Different types of white rice can be used; adjust cooking time slightly if using varieties other than standard long grain.
  • Note 4: Low sodium chicken stock is preferred for balanced seasoning; stock powder or broth cubes can be used as alternatives.
  • Note 5: Reducing to low heat immediately after boiling is critical to prevent the rice from burning or sticking and to ensure even cooking.

Keywords: garlic rice, buttered rice, easy side dish, garlic butter rice, stovetop rice recipe

Find it online: https://thefoodrecipe.com/garlic-rice-recipe/