Garlic Butter Rice
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Garlic Butter Rice
Description
Garlic Butter Rice blends simple ingredients such as long grain or jasmine rice, finely chopped onion, and minced garlic, all cooked in low-sodium chicken broth. The rice is sautéed briefly with onion and garlic in butter before adding the broth, which allows the grains to absorb the seasoned liquid closely as it simmers gently. After cooking, the dish is left to rest, then tossed with remaining butter to add richness and a silky finish. Fresh parsley can be sprinkled on top for a fresh, bright accent.
The flavor is mild but layered, with the buttery garlic mixture providing both aroma and depth without overpowering the natural rice taste. The texture achieved is tender with a slight fluffiness, ideal as a foundation to accompany protein dishes or vegetables.
This rice pairs well alongside various entrees and can serve as a comforting, buttery starch option on any dinner plate. It’s adaptable to taste and can be quickly modified by adding lemon juice or zest for a citrus variation or adjusted for altitude by increasing broth.
Use jasmine rice if you prefer a shorter cooking time and slightly fragrant profile, and ensure the rice is rinsed and dried to maintain ideal texture. Allow the rice to rest off heat before stirring in butter to fully develop the flavor and prevent mushiness.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice or jasmine rice, rinsed in a fine sieve and drained well, dry
- 1/4 cup yellow onion finely chopped
- 1 1/2 Tbsp garlic or up to 2 Tbsp, minced
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth low-sodium
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter cut into 1 Tbsp pieces, divided
- 1 Tbsp minced parsley optional, fresh
Instructions
- Melt 1 Tbsp butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add yellow onion and saute until starting to deepen in color, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute until just barely starting to deepen in color (not browned), about 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, season with salt and pepper to taste and bring to a boil.
- Add rice and stir once, cover with a snug lid then reduce heat to low. Let simmer until liquid has been absorbed, about 15 - 18 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let rest 5 - 10 minutes. Add remaining 3 Tbsp butter, toss and fluff with a fork.
- Serve warm garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Rinsing and drying the rice before cooking helps achieve a better texture.
- Jasmine rice tends to cook faster, around 15 minutes, compared to long grain rice that may take up to 18 minutes.
- For a lemon garlic variation, replace 2 ½ tablespoons of chicken broth with fresh lemon juice and add ½ teaspoon lemon zest.
- At high altitudes, increase the broth by 2 tablespoons to ensure proper cooking.
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