Garlic Parmesan Rice
This one-pot rice will have your mouth watering after smelling the aromas of garlic and parmesan! Garlic Parmesan Rice is easily kid approved and can be paired with any protein such as chicken, fish, steak, or pork!
Ingredients
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4-5 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup white Jasmine rice
- 1 cup whole or 2% milk
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth or water
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp parsley
Instructions
- In a medium saucepot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add in the garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, or until the garlic is golden brown, but not burnt.
- Stir in the rice until it's completely coated in the butter and garlic. Toast for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the milk & broth, then stir. Cover the pot slightly (leaving a portion of the pot uncovered so it doesn't boil over), and simmer for 20 minutes. Once all of the liquid is evaporated, turn off the heat and let it stand for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the parmesan, salt, pepper, and parsley while fluffing the rice. Serve.
Notes
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
You need to use long-grain rice. Short-grain rice will be too dense and won’t get as tender as you’re going to want.
Can I use brown rice instead of white rice? Basically, yes, you can. That's just the short answer. However, changing the type of rice for a recipe can be tricky, as different types of rice can require different cooking methods, liquid, and time to cook.
- White long-grain rice requires a 1:2 ratio of rice to water. (1 cup of rice needs 2 cups of water to cook). Jasmine rice requires a 1:1.75 ratio (1 cup of rice needs 1 3/4 cups of water to cook)
- Brown rice typically requires more water (about a 1:2.5 ratio) as well as a longer cook time to result in fluffy rice.