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Garlic Butter Rice Recipe

Garlic Butter Rice Recipe
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This Garlic Butter Rice recipe offers a simple yet flavorful side dish featuring fluffy long-grain white rice cooked to perfection and infused with aromatic garlic sautéed in creamy butter. Ideal for elevating everyday meals, this recipe emphasizes techniques for perfectly cooked rice with a rich, buttery garlic finish.

Ingredients

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Rice

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups water

Garlic Butter

  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Garlic: Peel and finely mince 3 fresh garlic cloves to ensure a robust, fresh flavor without any bitterness.
  2. Sauté Garlic in Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, making sure not to let it brown to avoid bitterness.
  3. Rinse the Rice: Thoroughly rinse 1 cup of long-grain white rice under cold water using a fine-mesh strainer. Swirl gently and rinse until the water runs clear to remove excess starch and prevent clumping.
  4. Cook the Rice: Add 2 cups of water to the saucepan with the garlic butter. Bring to a rolling boil, then add the rinsed rice. Stir once gently to combine, reduce heat to low, cover tightly with a lid, and cook for 18-20 minutes without stirring, allowing the rice to absorb all the water evenly.
  5. Rest the Rice: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes to steam and firm up the texture.
  6. Fluff and Combine: Using a fork, gently fluff the rice to separate the grains. Stir in the garlic butter mixture evenly to coat the rice with rich garlic flavor before serving.

Notes

  • Rinsing the rice thoroughly is crucial to avoid sticky texture.
  • Do not stir the rice while it’s cooking to prevent mushiness.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot with a tight-fitting lid for even heat distribution.
  • Letting the rice rest after cooking enhances fluffiness.
  • Investing in an electric rice cooker can simplify the process and ensure consistent results.

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Keywords: garlic butter rice, garlic rice recipe, easy side dish, long grain rice, buttery rice, simple garlic rice

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