Description
Savory garlic butter rice delivers a comforting side dish with rich, aromatic flavors. Fragrant herbs and golden butter elevate simple rice into a delectable companion for many main courses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) long grain white or jasmine rice, rinsed and drained well
- 2.5 cups (590 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 tbsps (56 g) unsalted butter, cut into 1 tbsp pieces
- 0.25 cup (40 g) finely chopped yellow onion
- 1.5 tbsps (22.5 ml) minced garlic
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) minced fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Base: Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, then incorporate finely chopped yellow onion, cooking until edges caramelize and pieces turn golden and translucent.
- Aromatic Infusion: Add minced garlic to the buttery mixture, stirring swiftly to prevent burning while releasing its rich, pungent fragrance throughout the pan.
- Liquid Integration: Pour chicken broth into the saucepan, seasoning with salt and pepper, then escalate heat to achieve a vigorous boil that promises deep flavor development.
- Rice Immersion: Introduce rinsed rice to the bubbling broth, giving a quick, gentle stir to ensure even distribution, then immediately seal with a tight-fitting lid to trap steam and heat.
- Gentle Simmering: Reduce heat to its absolute minimum, allowing rice to absorb liquid gradually for 15-18 minutes, creating perfectly tender and fluffy grains with minimal intervention.
- Resting and Finishing: Remove from heat, let rice rest undisturbed for 5-10 minutes to equalize moisture, then fold in remaining butter using a fork to create a glossy, luxurious texture.
- Presentation: Transfer the fragrant garlic butter rice to a serving dish, optionally adorning with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant visual and flavor accent.
Notes
- Butter Precision: Use unsalted butter for better flavor control and salt balance.
- Garlic Timing: Add minced garlic in the last 30 seconds of sautéing to prevent burning and maintain its delicate, aromatic flavor.
- Liquid Ratio: Always use a 2:1 liquid-to-rice ratio for perfectly cooked, fluffy rice every time.
- Resting Magic: Never skip the resting period after cooking, as it allows moisture to distribute evenly and prevents clumpy, sticky rice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg