Garlic Butter Rice
This is simple rice with way more flavor than plain white rice - the garlic and butter make it taste like restaurant rice pilaf. I make this when I want something that goes with everything but isn't boring.
Ingredients
Ingredients (~8 servings)
- 2 cups dry long grain white rice, or jasmine rice, rinsed and drained
- 1/3 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 3 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 5 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces and divided
- 1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley, optional
Instructions
- Melt 1 Tbsp butter in saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion until golden, about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and sauté 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, season with salt and pepper. Bring to boil.
- Add rice, stir, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer 15-18 minutes without lifting lid.
- Remove from heat, let rest 5-10 minutes covered.
- Add remaining 4 Tbsp butter, fluff with fork.
- Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Use long grain white or jasmine rice. Do not stir during simmering.