Description
Create Super Fluffy Garlic Butter Rice quickly. This simple recipe transforms plain rice into a savory, aromatic side dish perfect for pairing with your favorite main courses. You will achieve restaurant-quality flavor in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
- 4 cups water or low-sodium broth
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This step removes excess starch, giving you fluffier rice.
- Combine the rinsed rice and water (or broth) in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover the pot tightly, and simmer for 18 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let it stand, covered, for an additional 10 minutes. Do not remove the lid during this resting period.
- While the rice rests, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Remove the rice from the heat. Fluff the rice gently with a fork.
- Pour the melted garlic butter mixture over the fluffed rice. Add the salt and pepper. Toss everything gently to combine evenly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving immediately.
Notes
- Using broth instead of water adds a deeper base flavor to your final rice dish.
- For extra richness, add one tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese along with the garlic butter.
- If your rice sticks to the bottom, you may have had the heat too high during the simmer phase.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup cooked
- Calories: Approx. 220
- Sugar: Less than 1g
- Sodium: Approx. 180mg
- Fat: Approx. 8g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 35g
- Fiber: Less than 1g
- Protein: Approx. 4g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 20mg