Description
Garlic parmesan rice delivers a creamy, flavor-packed side dish that elevates any meal with its rich Italian-inspired profile. Savory parmesan and aromatic garlic blend seamlessly, promising you a delightful culinary experience that complements main courses perfectly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 8 ounces (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- 8 ounces (240 milliliters) whole milk
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Seasonings:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse rice under cold water to eliminate excess starch, ensuring each grain remains distinct and light when cooked.
- Warm a saucepan over medium heat and melt butter until it shimmers, then add minced garlic and sauté for approximately 60 seconds until golden and aromatic.
- Incorporate rice, chicken broth, milk, salt, and pepper into the pan, creating a harmonious liquid mixture.
- Bring the contents to a gentle simmer, then immediately reduce heat to low and cover the pan tightly to trap steam.
- Allow rice to cook undisturbed for 18-20 minutes at low temperature, ensuring liquid is mostly absorbed and rice reaches a tender consistency.
- Once cooking is complete, remove pan from heat and fold in freshly grated parmesan cheese and finely chopped parsley.
- Delicately separate rice grains using a fork, creating a fluffy texture before transferring to serving dish.
Notes
- Prevent rice clumping by thoroughly rinsing grains under cold water, which removes excess starch and ensures each grain remains separate during cooking.
- Toast garlic carefully to enhance its nutty flavor without burning, creating a rich aromatic base for the rice dish.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels, allowing more precise seasoning and accommodating dietary restrictions.
- Experiment with dairy-free alternatives like nutritional yeast or vegan parmesan for lactose-intolerant or plant-based diets, maintaining the recipe’s cheesy essence.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 367 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg