Description
Rich, creamy garlic parmesan rice brings comfort from Italian kitchens to dinner tables worldwide. Parmesan and garlic combine in a simple yet luxurious side dish that welcomes diners to savor each delectable spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 8 oz (237 ml) whole milk
- 8 oz (237 ml) chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Butter Infusion: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden and releases a nutty aroma, signaling optimal cooking conditions.
- Garlic Transformation: Add minced garlic to the butter, sautéing until edges become light brown and emit a rich, pungent fragrance that promises intense flavor.
- Rice Preparation: Introduce rice to the aromatic butter-garlic mixture, coating each grain thoroughly before pouring in chicken broth, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Initial Cooking: Stir the mixture comprehensively, ensuring complete ingredient integration, then reduce heat to low and cover with a tight-fitting lid.
- Liquid Absorption: Allow rice to simmer undisturbed for 18-20 minutes, carefully monitoring liquid absorption and developing a creamy, tender consistency.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from heat and let rest briefly, then sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley over the surface.
- Final Presentation: Delicately fluff the rice with a fork, incorporating cheese and herbs to create a light, airy texture that elevates the dish’s visual and flavor profile.
Notes
- Butter Browning Technique: Golden-brown butter creates a nutty base flavor, enhancing the overall taste of the rice dish.
- Garlic Sauté Strategy: Lightly brown garlic edges to release maximum aromatic compounds without burning, which can turn bitter.
- Liquid Absorption Tip: Maintain low heat and resist lifting the lid during cooking to ensure perfect rice texture and prevent moisture loss.
- Cheese Incorporation Method: Add freshly grated parmesan off the heat to preserve its delicate flavor and prevent separation or greasiness.
- Prep Time: 5min
- Cook Time: 20min
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 318
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 486 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg