Garlic Rice Recipe- This tasty side dish is literally the easiest, most delicious rice youll ever make. But be warned, you just may never want to eat plain rice again. 😜
Besides being super easy to make, garlic rice is super versatile because you can add all sorts of herbs. So, if you never want to go back to regular rice, I completely understand. The difference adding buttery sauteed garlic to a pot of rice can make is insane.
I do recommend cooking this rice on the stovetop for maximum flavor dividends. If youre a rice cooker devotee currently cringing at those words, let me assure you this stovetop version is just as easy. And its about a thousand times more flavorful than basic rice. That said, if you cant bring yourself to do this without it, you can make garlic rice in a rice cooker.
When to Serve Garlic RiceHeres my favorite thing about this rice recipe: it goes with everything! From Mexican and Caribbean food to Middle Eastern and African dishes, its always a welcome addition. The ultra-flavorful way it pairs beautifully with other flavors without overpowering them is the picture of versatility. 🤩
Recipe Ingredients- Rinserice until water runs clear.
- FryGarlic- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add garlic, and fry in the butter for about a minute. Be careful not to let it burn.
- Assemble- Add the rice and coat with the melted butter and garlic. Then, add stock, soy sauce, and salt, and turn the heat to high. (Photos 1-2)
- Simmer- Bring it to a boil, cover, lower the heat to a simmer, and let it cook for 15 minutes.
- Rest- Turn off the heat, leave it covered, and let it rest for 10 minutes. (Photo 3)
- Fluffthe rice. Then garnish it with green onions and fried garlic slices. (Photo 4)
- Servewith your favorite proteins or veggies.
Garlic rice stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. So feel free to make it in advance. Add a splash of broth when reheating if it seems dry.