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 you’re a rice cooker devotee currently cringing at those words, let me assure you this stovetop version is just as easy. And it’s about a thousand times more flavorful than basic rice. That said, if you can’t bring yourself to do this without it, you can make garlic rice in a rice cooker.
Recipe Ingredients
How to Make Garlic Rice
Rinse rice until water runs clear. Fry Garlic – 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) Fluff the rice. Then garnish it with green onions and fried garlic slices. (Photo 4) Serve with your favorite proteins or veggies.
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead Instructions
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. Leftovers also make an amazing garlic fried rice, so make a double batch.😉
Serving and Storage Instructions
Serve steaming hot garlic rice garnished with chopped green onion if you please. Store leftover garlic rice in the fridge in an airtight container for up to three days. To reheat, microwave it on high for 1-2 minutes or heat it in a saucepan over low heat until warmed through.
What Goes With Garlic Rice
Literally everything. All your favorite mains and sides play well with garlic rice, so feel free to get creative. I like to pair it with grilled salmon and a fattoush salad or Jamaican curry shrimp and spicy fried plantains. But seriously, this rice goes with everything.
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