Easy Garlic Rice Pilaf Recipe
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4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
345 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Australian
Easy Garlic Rice Pilaf Recipe
Description
Easy Garlic Rice Pilaf combines long-grain white rice rinsed to remove starch with a garlic-infused butter base. Ten cloves of finely chopped garlic gently soften in butter over low heat, releasing aroma without browning. A portion of the garlic butter is reserved to finish the dish. The rice is sautéed briefly in the remaining butter before hot vegetable broth and salt are added, then simmered covered until tender and liquid absorbed.
The slow cooking yields rice grains that are fluffy and separate with a mild garlic flavor permeating throughout. The reserved garlic butter added at the end intensifies the garlic notes and adds richness. Fresh parsley can be added as a garnish to provide a fresh color contrast and subtle herbal note.
This side dish complements a variety of main courses and benefits from using a well-flavored broth to enhance taste. Thorough rinsing of the rice helps avoid clumping and results in a lighter texture.
Careful rinsing includes multiple washes and draining. Use vegetable or chicken broth to suit dietary preference. The cooking process mellows the raw garlic sharpness into a mellow, savory complement to the rice.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups rice - see note 1
- 10 cloves garlic - see note 2
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth see note 3, hot
- ½ teaspoon salt
- parsley fresh, optional garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the rice in cold water at least three times to remove any excess starch. (see note 3)1 ½ cups white rice
- Peel and finely chop the garlic.10 cloves garlic
- Add the butter to a large shallow skillet/pan (one with a lid).3 tablespoon butter
- Add the garlic and place over low heat.
- Once the garlic has softened and is smelling aromatic, remove a tablespoon of butter and garlic from the pan and set to one side.
- Add the washed rice to the remaining butter in the pan and stir to coat.
- Pour in the hot broth and the salt, then bring to a simmer.1 ½ cups hot broth½ teaspoon salt
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
- Remove from heat, but don't lift the lid. Let the finished pilaf stand for 5-10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Serve the cooked rice with the reserved garlic butter and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
Notes
- Use long-grain white rice and rinse thoroughly to achieve fluffy, separate grains.
- Employ vegetable or chicken broth for added flavor during cooking.
- Cook garlic gently in butter over low heat to mellow its flavor before adding rice.
- Reserve a portion of garlic butter for garnishing after cooking to enhance aroma.
- Let cooked rice stand covered off heat for several minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 345kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 724mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 454IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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