Herbed Garlic Butter Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 1 cup water
• 1.5 cup vegetable stock
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2.5 tablespoon Butter
• 1.5 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/3 cup Parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Cooking Rice ---

2. 2

   Warm together stock and water.

3. 3

   In a saucepan heat oil. Stir in rice and stir fry for 2-3 minutes to coat the rice well with fat.

4. 4

   Add warm water stock mixture to the pan, season with salt. Mix well. Once the water comes to a boil , reduce the flame, cover and let it cook on low heat.

5. 5

   After 12-15 minutes, all the water would have evaporated and the rice would have got cooked. Cover and let it rest for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Using a fork loosen the rice grains. Keep the pan uncovered and let the rice cool down completely.

7. 7

   --- Garlic Butter Rice ---

8. 8

   Melt butter in a skillet. Once butter is hot but and before it starts to get brown add minced garlic.

9. 9

   Stir fry garlic for 1-2 minutes until it is brown and crispy.

10. 10

    Add parsley. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

11. 11

    Add cooled down rice, pepper, and salt if required.

12. 12

    Toss the rice gently until it is evenly coated with butter, garlic, and herb.

13. 13

    For extra garlic flavor sprinkle some crispy garlic chips on top while serving.