Description
A comforting, creamy side dish made with jasmine rice, butter, garlic, broth, and cheese. It’s ready in 20 minutes, requires only pantry staples, and offers a rich texture without heavy cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups jasmine rice (400g)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (60g)
- 6–8 cloves garlic, minced (about 3 tablespoons)
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth (720ml)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (30ml)
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (50g)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: Pinch of white pepper
- Optional: 2 diced shallots
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Shake off excess water.
- Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted and foaming, add the minced garlic and stir constantly for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.
- Add the rinsed rice to the pot with the garlic butter. Stir to coat every grain and toast for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the edges become slightly translucent.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Check the rice; it should be tender and liquid mostly absorbed. If crunchy, add 2 tablespoons of water and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese. Stir vigorously until the cheese is fully melted and the rice is creamy and glossy.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Stir in fresh parsley if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
Do not skip rinsing the rice to prevent gumminess. Toasting the rice adds nutty flavor. Keep heat low during simmering to prevent burning. Do not lift the lid while cooking. For leftovers, reheat with a splash of milk or broth to restore creaminess. This recipe does not freeze well due to the dairy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
Keywords: garlic rice, creamy rice, side dish, easy recipe, weeknight dinner, jasmine rice, comfort food, 20 minute meals