Garlic Butter Rice (Printable)

Fluffy rice infused with garlic butter and rich broth, perfect as a comforting side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Rice

01 - 1 cup (7.05 fl oz) long-grain white rice, rinsed

→ Aromatics & Fats

02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 4 garlic cloves, finely minced

→ Liquid

04 - 2 cups (16.91 fl oz) low sodium chicken broth

→ Seasonings

05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

07 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant without browning.
02 - Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan, stirring continuously to coat each grain evenly with the garlic butter. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
03 - Pour in the chicken broth, then add salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
04 - Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is fully absorbed and the rice is tender.
05 - Remove the saucepan from heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice gently with a fork.
06 - Optionally, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the rice before serving warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes, leaving you free to focus on whatever else is happening at the table.
  • The garlic flavor is deep and present without being aggressive, a quiet sophistication that works with almost anything.
  • Once you nail the technique, you can make it without thinking, which somehow makes it even more rewarding.
02 -
  • Rinsing the rice isn't optional—it's the difference between fluffy, separate grains and a starchy, clumpy mess.
  • Once the lid is on, don't lift it to check; you'll release steam and throw off the cooking time, leaving you with either crunchy or mushy rice.
  • If your rice comes out a little dry, add a splash of broth next time; if it's too wet, reduce the heat or shorten the cooking time slightly.
03 -
  • Keep the heat medium when toasting garlic—high heat burns it in seconds and turns the whole dish bitter, a mistake that teaches quickly.
  • Don't skip rinsing the rice; it's the easiest step and makes the biggest difference in texture.
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