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Easy Garlic Rice Recipe in a large black bowl, fluffy golden rice garnished with parsley, buttery and aromatic homemade side dish.
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Easy Garlic Rice Recipe at Home - Flavorful & Delicious

Looking for a side dish that’s simple, flavorful, and irresistible? This Easy Garlic Rice Recipe is fluffy, buttery, and full of garlicky goodness. It’s the perfect companion to almost any meal, whether you’re serving it with stir fries, roasted meats, or a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
resting time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: asian, western
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 5 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 50-75 g 4-5 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional)
  • 1 tsp olive oil optional

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan with lid
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • measuring cups
  • Knife & cutting board

Method
 

  1. Prepare the ingredients - Measure 2 cups of rice, mince 5 garlic cloves, and chop 1 tbsp of parsley (if using). Keep butter and stock ready.
  2. Sauté the garlic - In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt half the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until it turns light golden and fragrant.
  3. Coat the rice - Add the rice to the pan and stir gently for 30 seconds, ensuring each grain is coated in the garlic butter. The rice will start looking slightly translucent.
  4. Add stock and seasoning - Pour in 3 cups of chicken or vegetable stock and sprinkle 3/4 tsp salt. Stir once to combine.
  5. Cook the rice - Increase heat to bring the liquid to a gentle boil. Once boiling, cover the pan with a lid, reduce heat to low, and cook undisturbed for 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid or stir.
  6. Rest the rice - Turn off the heat and leave the lid on for 10 minutes. This allows the rice to finish cooking with steam, giving perfectly fluffy grains.
  7. Finish and serve - Remove the lid, fluff the rice gently with a fork, stir in the remaining butter, and mix through the chopped parsley if using. Serve warm alongside your favorite dishes.

Notes

  • Rice-to-liquid ratio is key: Use 1.5 cups of stock for every 1 cup of rice for fluffy, separate grains.
  • Resting is essential: Let the rice sit covered for 10 minutes after cooking to finish steaming and achieve perfect texture.
  • Golden garlic only: Cook garlic until light golden for aroma and flavor; avoid browning to prevent bitterness.
  • Butter finish: Stir in remaining butter at the end for rich, silky, flavorful rice.
  • Stock over water: Using chicken or vegetable stock enhances flavor, making your garlic rice more savory and aromatic.