Easy Garlic Butter Rice
Fluffy garlic butter rice is a staple side dish that goes with almost everything. Perfect for curries, stews and served with fish.
Ingredients needed
- Butter.
- Fresh garlic cloves.
- Rice. I used Jasmine rice but basmati rice or any other long grain rice/ white rice will work for this recipe.
- Water/broth. I use water most often but adding chicken broth/chicken stock (vegetable broth is great if you want to keep this recipe vegetarian) will add flavor.
- Salt.
- Fresh parsley, to serve.
How to make garlic butter rice
I know rinsing rice is a common practice but I rarely do when I’m in a rush. However, if you prefer, rinse your rice until the water runs clear.
In a deep pot or Dutch oven set over medium-high heat, melt the butter then add the crushed garlic and cook for a few seconds until fragrant. Add the rice then stir to coat in the garlic butter. Pour in the water/broth and add a teaspoon of salt. Bring to a simmer and allow to cook with the lid ajar until the liquid has been absorbed then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot fully. Allow the rice to cook for another 5-7 minutes then turn off the heat and allow the heat to steam in the pot for another 10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork then garnish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and serve.
Can I make this in advance?
Yes, rice is a great prep-ahead side dish. The rice can be cooked and left in the pot for up to an hour (simply re-heat before serving). Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. I also love freezing rice. Allow to cool completely then transfer to freezer-safe containers and freeze for up to 3 months.
Serving Suggestions
Garlic butter rice is the perfect side dish and delicious served with almost any main dish. It works well with anything served with sauce (curries, stews, etc.) and is delicious served with fish or seafood.
FAQ
Adding butter to rice enhances the flavor and adds richness to the cooked rice.
Rice is the perfect blank canvas and can be flavored with a variety of herbs and spices.
Herbs: Parsley, dill, thyme, oregano or cilantro.
Spices: Paprika, garlic powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, curry powder or red pepper flakes/chilli flakes.
Rice cooks in approximately 20-25 minutes, depending on the amount of rice you are cooking. I prefer starting over medium-high heat and allowing the rice to boil until the water has been absorbed then covering for a few minutes to steam until tender and fluffy.
Rice Recipes
Easy Garlic Butter Rice
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves crushed
- 3 cups rice
- 6 cups water / chicken stock
- 2 tsp salt
- parsley to serve
Instructions
- In a deep pot or Dutch oven set over medium-high heat, melt the butter then add the crushed garlic and cook for a few seconds until fragrant.
- Add the rice then stir to coat in the garlic butter.
- Pour in the water/broth and add a teaspoon of salt.
- Bring to a simmer and allow to cook with the lid ajar until the liquid has been absorbed then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot fully.
- Allow the rice to cook for another 5-7 minutes then turn off the heat and allow the heat to steam in the pot for another 10 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork then add a sprinkle of chopped parsley and serve.