Garlic Rice

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Garlic rice is one of my favorite easy side dishes. In fact, I never make plain rice anymore because this is too good and just as simple. The crunchy roasted garlic is comforting, flavorful, and pairs well with anything. I use both grated and sliced garlic for double the flavor, plus a little butter and broth to keep things fluffy and rich. I promise this will become your new favorite way to make rice.

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Rest Time10

Total Time40

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: Laurel Perry

Ingredients

6 large cloves garlic divided
6 tbsp unsalted butter use olive oil or vegan butter
2 cups long-grain white rice rinsed well with cold water
2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp salt
chopped fresh parsley or chives optional for garnish

Instructions

Start by prepping your garlic: slice 4 cloves thinly and grate the remaining two into a paste.
6 large cloves garlic
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add in the sliced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally until the garlic is golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the garlic chips to a paper-towel lined plate.
6 tbsp unsalted butter
To the same pot, add in the rice and cook, stirring until the rice smells toasty and is coated in the butter. Stir in the grated garlic and cook, stirring, for another 20-30 seconds.
2 cups long-grain white rice
Stir in the chicken broth and salt. Bring the pot to a simmer, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 tsp salt
Remove from the heat, place a clean towel over the pot, then the lid. Let sit for 10 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork and serve with the reserved garlic chips and parsley.
chopped fresh parsley or chives

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Notes

If you’re using brown rice, increase the broth to 3 cups and simmer for 40–45 minutes.
Taste your broth first—if it’s on the saltier side, dial back the added salt in the recipe to avoid over-seasoning. You can always sprinkle in more at the end if needed.
You can bump it up by adding a pinch of garlic powder when toasting the rice or by stirring in an extra clove of freshly grated garlic just before simmering. It deepens the flavor without overpowering the dish.

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