Description
Garlic rice is a simple yet flavorful side dish made with fragrant sautéed garlic and fluffy rice cooked to perfection. It’s a versatile addition to any meal, pairing well with grilled meats, seafood, or vegetables. This easy-to-make dish offers bold, savory flavors and an irresistible aroma, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
🟢 2 cups long-grain white rice
🟢 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
🟢 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
🟢 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
🟢 Salt to taste
🟢 Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
🔵 Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer under cold water until the water runs clear. This step removes excess starch for fluffy rice.
🔵 In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, stirring constantly until fragrant and golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
🔵 Add the rinsed rice to the pan and stir to coat each grain in the garlic butter mixture. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
🔵 Pour in the chicken broth or water, add a pinch of salt, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is fully absorbed.
🔵 Remove the saucepan from heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 10 minutes to absorb residual moisture.
🔵 Fluff the rice with a fork, stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with olive oil and use vegetable broth.
- Leftover rice works well for a slightly crispy texture. Heat in a skillet with a bit of oil for a quick refresh.
- Customize with add-ins like sautéed shrimp, vegetables, or fried eggs to make it a complete meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Filipino, Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
Keywords: garlic rice, garlic fried rice, Sinangag, easy garlic rice, Filipino rice recipe, rice side dish, gluten-free rice dish