Garlic butter rice

 

Garlic butter rice is a simple yet flavorful dish that can be a perfect side for many meals. Here’s a basic recipe for you to try:

 

Ingredients:

 

1 cup of rice

2 cups of water or chicken broth (for more flavor)

4 tablespoons of unsalted butter

3 cloves of garlic, minced

Salt to taste

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Optional: Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions:

 

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and helps the rice to be fluffy.

In a medium saucepan, bring the water or chicken broth to a boil.

Add the rice to the boiling water/broth, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.

While the rice is cooking, melt the butter in a small pan over medium heat.

Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

Once the rice is cooked, remove it from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork and then pour the garlic butter over the rice. Mix well to ensure the rice is evenly coated.

Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Serve the garlic butter rice warm as a delicious accompaniment to your main dish. Enjoy your cooking! 😊🍚