Name: Cafe Style Garlic Butter Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 150 g Basmati Rice, washed and soaked for 20 mins, or use leftover cooked rice; 3 tbsp Butter, salted or unsalted; 2 tbsp Garlic, finely minced; 1 tsp Mixed Herbs, oregano/basil blend; ½ tsp Ground Black Pepper, freshly cracked; ¾ tsp Salt, to taste; 300 ml Water, for cooking raw rice

20 mintotal

Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min

Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Spice: None

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Ingredients

150 gBasmati Ricewashed and soaked for 20 mins, or use leftover cooked rice
3 tbspButtersalted or unsalted
2 tbspGarlicfinely minced
1 tspMixed Herbsoregano/basil blend
½ tspGround Black Pepperfreshly cracked
¾ tspSaltto taste
300 mlWaterfor cooking raw rice

Quantities are for 2 servings.

You'll need: Stovetop.

Method

If cooking from raw: Boil the water in a pot, add the soaked/drained basmati rice and a pinch of salt. Cook until fully done but with grains separate. Drain any excess water.
In a wide, flat pan, melt the butter on low heat. Do not let the butter brown or burn.
Add the finely minced garlic to the melted butter. Sauté gently on low heat for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and loses its raw bite, but ensure it does not take on a dark color.
1–2 min
Add the cooked rice into the garlic butter. Toss gently using a spatula to coat every single grain in the luxurious butter.
Sprinkle the mixed herbs, black pepper powder, and adjust salt if necessary (especially if using salted butter).
Stir-fry for another 2 minutes on low heat until the rice is heated through and infused with the flavors.
2 min
Turn off the flame and serve immediately.

How to tell it's done

Glossy, buttery grains of rice with soft, fragrant specks of garlic and herbs.

Getting it right

Tip

The key to this dish is using ample butter and keeping the heat low while sautéing the garlic so it infuses the butter without turning bitter.

What to serve it with

A fantastic continental side dish. Serve it with Grilled Chicken, Veg Stroganoff, or roasted vegetables.

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