Basmati rice with fried garlic is a simple side dish that combines fluffy, fragrant rice with thinly sliced garlic cooked until lightly golden. The garlic-infused olive oil is stirred into the rice after cooking, adding a savory flavor without overpowering the delicate aroma of the basmati.
A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds color and freshness. Serve this garlic rice alongside vegetable curries, roasted vegetables, lentils, or bean dishes.
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Basmati Rice with Fried Garlic
Basmati rice seasoned with fried garlic and fresh parsley for an easy and aromatic vegetarian side dish.
Ingredients
Equipment
small soup pot
Frying Pan
Cooking Instructions
- Rinse basmati rice under cold water until water runs clear.
- Combine rice, water, and salt in a pot and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff gently with a fork before stirring in the fried garlic and its oil.
- Heat olive oil in a small pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic slices and fry until lightly golden.
- Fluff cooked rice with a fork and stir in fried garlic with the oil.
- Sprinkle parsley on top before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water before cooking to remove excess surface starch and help the grains stay separate.
- Keep the saucepan covered while the rice simmers, and avoid stirring repeatedly.
- Fry the sliced garlic over medium to medium-low heat until lightly golden. Remove it from the heat promptly, as garlic can darken quickly and become bitter.
- Let the cooked rice rest, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing it gently with a fork.
- Stir the fried garlic and its flavored olive oil into the rice just before serving so the garlic flavor is evenly distributed.
- Add the fresh parsley at the end to preserve its color and flavor.