Description
Garlic butter rice delivers a luxurious side dish that elevates simple ingredients into a comforting culinary experience. Mediterranean-inspired flavors mingle with buttery richness, creating a delectable accompaniment you’ll savor with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients (Grains and Liquid):
- 1.5 cups dry long grain white rice or jasmine rice, rinsed and drained well
- 2.5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Base Ingredients (Aromatics and Seasonings):
- 0.25 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1.5 tablespoons (1.5 Tbsp) minced garlic
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Fat and Garnish:
- 4 tablespoons (4 Tbsp) unsalted butter, cut into 1 tablespoon pieces
- 1 tablespoon (1 Tbsp) minced fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a large saucepan and create a flavorful foundation by melting butter over medium heat, allowing it to shimmer and coat the bottom of the pan.
- Introduce finely chopped yellow onion to the melted butter, gently sautéing until the pieces transform into a soft, golden hue with caramelized edges.
- Sprinkle minced garlic into the pan, stirring quickly to release its aromatic essence without scorching, ensuring a fragrant base for the rice.
- Pour chicken broth into the saucepan, seasoning with salt and pepper to elevate the overall flavor profile, then bring the liquid to a rolling boil.
- Carefully add rinsed rice to the boiling broth, giving a quick, gentle stir to distribute the grains evenly, then immediately cover with a snug-fitting lid.
- Reduce heat to its lowest setting, allowing the rice to simmer and absorb the flavorful liquid for approximately 15-18 minutes, creating a tender and fluffy texture.
- Once cooking is complete, remove the saucepan from heat and let the rice rest undisturbed, allowing moisture to distribute and grains to settle for 5-10 minutes.
- Introduce the remaining butter, gently folding and fluffing the rice with a fork to create a luxurious, glossy finish.
- Transfer the aromatic garlic butter rice to a serving dish, optionally garnishing with fresh parsley for a vibrant touch of color and added freshness.
Notes
- Rinse rice thoroughly to remove excess starch, ensuring fluffy and separated grains that won’t stick together.
- Choose long-grain white rice for best texture and consistent cooking results in this buttery side dish.
- Sauté onions and garlic carefully to develop deep, rich flavors without burning or turning bitter.
- Low heat during simmering prevents scorching and helps rice absorb liquid evenly for perfect tenderness.
- Rest time after cooking allows rice to redistribute moisture and become wonderfully light and fluffy.
- Fresh parsley adds bright color and a subtle herbal freshness that complements the rich garlic butter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg