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Simple Garlic Butter Rice

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Make fluffy, flavorful rice using butter and garlic as a quick and easy side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 1 3/4 cups chicken broth or water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  3. Add the uncooked rice to the saucepan and stir constantly for 1 minute to coat the grains in the butter.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth or water, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  6. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
  7. Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving.

Notes

  • Use jasmine rice for a more fragrant result.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute half the broth with heavy cream.
  • Stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley at the end for color and freshness.

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