Garlic Butter Rice

 Garlic Butter Rice is a simple and flavorful side dish that pairs well with a variety of main courses. Here’s a straightforward recipe to make Garlic Butter Rice.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of long-grain white rice, such as jasmine or basmati.

• 2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth.

• Three tablespoons of unsalted butter.

• 4 cloves of garlic, minced.

• One small onion, chop it into tiny pieces if desired.

• 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice:

   • Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming sticky.

2. Prepare the Garlic Butter:

   • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

   • Add the minced garlic (and onion, if using). Cook until the aroma emerges and the garlic turns pale yellow. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

3. Cook the rice:

   • Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan and stir to coat the rice with the garlic butter.

   • Rice cooks in 2-3 minutes with constant stirring to a light toast.

4. Add broth and seasoning.

   • Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, then add the salt and black pepper.

   • Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.

5. Simmer:

   • Once boiling, reduce the heat to a low setting. Cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Let the rice simmer for 15 to 18 minutes. Stop cooking when the rice has absorbed the liquid and has become tender.

   • Avoid lifting the lid during this time to ensure proper steaming.

6. Fluff and Serve:

   • After cooking the rice, take the saucepan off the heat and allow it to sit, covered, for another 5 minutes.

   • Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if using.

7. Serve:

   • Serve the garlic butter rice hot, as a side dish to complement your main course.

Enjoy your Garlic Butter Rice!