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Garlic butter rice in a white bowl with parsley garnish and a fork.

Garlic Butter Rice

Garlic Butter Rice is an easy one pot rice recipe where fluffy rice cooks in butter, garlic, and stock for a rich savoury side dish.
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Rest Time:10 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Keyword: buttery rice, easy rice side, garlic butter rice, garlic rice, garlic rice recipe
Servings: 4
Author: Kate Brodhurst

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups long grain white rice
  • 50g butter
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 ¼ cups chicken stock
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

  • Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear. Drain well.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook gently for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add the rice to the pan and stir so the grains coat in the butter and garlic.
  • Pour in the chicken stock and add the salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer then give one quick stir.
  • Cover with a tight fitting lid, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and leave the lid on. Do not lift the lid. Let the rice rest for a full 10 minutes so the grains finish steaming.
  • Fluff the rice gently with a fork and stir through the chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • MEASUREMENTS
    This recipe uses Australian cup measurements. 1 teaspoon = 5 ml, 1 tablespoon = 20 ml, and 1 cup = 250 ml.
  • DO NOT REMOVE THE LID WHILST COOKING
    The trapped steam cooks the rice. Leave the lid on for the full 15 minute cooking time and the entire 10 minute resting time.
  • IF THE RICE STILL FEELS FIRM
    Leave the lid on and rest it for a few extra minutes. The remaining steam will finish cooking the rice.
  • STOCK
    Chicken gives the best flavour, but vegetable stock works well for a vegetarian option.
  • BLACK PEPPER
    Add a few grinds when fluffing the rice for extra flavour and colour.
  • ADD SOME LEMON
    A small squeeze of lemon juice at the end adds a little brightness.