Garlic Butter Rice Delight (Printable)

Fragrant buttered rice with garlic and broth, perfect for a comforting savory side dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Rice

01 - 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed

→ Aromatics & Fats

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

→ Liquid

04 - 2 cups low sodium chicken broth

→ Seasonings

05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

07 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant without browning.
02 - Incorporate rinsed rice, stirring constantly for 1 to 2 minutes to coat grains evenly with the garlic butter.
03 - Pour in chicken broth, add salt and pepper, then stir to combine. Bring mixture to a gentle boil.
04 - Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is fully absorbed and rice is tender.
05 - Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork before serving.
06 - Sprinkle chopped parsley over rice if desired and serve warm.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It takes 25 minutes from start to finish, which means weeknight dinners actually feel manageable.
  • The garlic butter transforms simple rice into something that tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
  • It pairs with literally anything—grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, even last night's leftovers taste better next to this rice.
02 -
  • If you lift that lid before the 15 minutes are up, you let the steam escape and the rice cooks unevenly—trust the timer and resist temptation.
  • Always rinse rice before cooking, even though it feels like an extra step; it removes starch that would otherwise make everything sticky and paste-like.
  • The resting period after cooking is not optional—it's when the rice actually finishes cooking and becomes tender instead of slightly firm.
03 -
  • The moment the broth comes to a boil, turn your heat down low immediately—a rolling boil means steam escapes and the rice cooks unevenly.
  • Use a tight-fitting lid; if yours doesn't seal well, drape a piece of foil under the lid to trap steam more effectively.
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