Garlic Rice Recipe – Immaculate Bites

When to serve garlic rice

What I love most about this rice recipe is how versatile it is. It pairs beautifully with everything from Mexican and Caribbean to Middle Eastern and African cuisine. It’s so flavorful and beautifully combined without overpowering the other flavors, which is a testament to its versatility. 🤩

Recipe Ingredients

1. Rice – Long-grain white rice is the best choice for this exact recipe, and honestly, it’s the type that will add the most flavor.
2. garlic – The star ingredient is aromatic and flavorful garlic, which can be minced or sliced, depending on your preference.
3. butter In this recipe, this rich fat is used to fry the garlic and infuse the rice with garlic flavor.
4. soy sauce – This little bit of soy sauce is a secret ingredient, salty and umami, and it also adds a garlicky fried rice flavor to the rice.
5. Chicken bone soup – Sure, you can cook rice in water, but adding chicken stock adds some real flavor.
6. Spring onion – You can also garnish with chopped spring onions if you like. 💚

How to make garlic rice

• rinse Boil the rice until the water runs clear.
• fry garlic – Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add the garlic and sauté in the butter for about 1 minute, being careful not to let it burn.
• assemble – Add the rice and sprinkle with the melted butter and garlic. Next, add the broth, soy sauce and salt and turn the heat to high. (Photos 1-2)
• Boil – Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
• rest – Turn off the heat and leave covered for 10 minutes. (Photo 3)
• Fluff Plate the rice and garnish with spring onions and fried garlic. (Photo 4)
• serve Serve with your favorite protein and veggies.

Recipe Variations

1. Adjust the texture. If you like your rice a little more al dente, reduce the cooking time by 2 minutes. If you like your rice softer, increase the cooking time by 2 minutes.
2. Add vegetablesSometimes when I’m cooking rice I’ll add about 1/3 cup of frozen peas, carrots and corn to the pot – they add beautiful color without overpowering the garlic flavor.
3. Use a different type of riceLong-grain white rice works best, but you can make this with almost any type of rice, from jasmine to brown, though you may need to adjust the cooking time.
4. Variations of flavour. Lemon Garlic Rice (add the zest of 1 lemon) and Garlic Parmesan Rice (add ¼ cup grated Parmesan when fluffing).

Tips and Tricks

1. For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of water.
2. Adding aromatic plants like bay leaves or thyme to the pot will add extra flavor.
3. Once the rice starts to simmer, resist the urge to take a peek or stir. It may be hard, but the secret to perfectly cooked stovetop rice is to let it sit while it slowly absorbs the water. Trust me on this one. 😉

Preliminary steps

Garlic rice can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. It’s also great to make in advance – just add a little broth if it’s too dry when reheating.

You can also make garlic fried rice with leftovers, so make double the amount. 😉

How to serve and store

Serve hot with garlic rice, garnished with chopped spring onions, if desired.

Leftover garlic rice can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or warm in a saucepan over low heat.

What goes well with garlic rice?

Literally anything. Garlic rice goes great with your favorite main dish or side dish. Get creative. I like: Grilled salmon and Fattoush salad or Jamaican Curry Shrimp and Spicy fried bananasBut this rice all.

Amazingly tasty rice recipes worth trying

1. Coconut Jasmine Rice
2. Ghana Jollof Rice
3. Charleston Red Rice
4. Easy Dirty Rice
5. Butter Rice Sticks