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Garlic butter rice

Garlic butter rice

Fluffy long-grain rice infused with golden garlic and rich butter. The perfect simple side that elevates any meal.

20 mineasyAmericanvegetarian

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Total

20 min

Ingredients
4servings
  • 200 g long-grain white rice
  • 30 g butter
  • 3 garlic clovesminced
  • 400 ml water
  • 1 tsp salt
Steps
  1. 1

    Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear, then drain well.

  2. 2

    Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add the drained rice to the pan and stir to coat with the garlic butter. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the rice is lightly toasted and smells nutty.

  4. 4

    Pour in the water and add salt. Bring to a boil, then immediately reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.