Cooking rice with garlic can add delicious flavor to your dish. To prevent the rice from sticking to the stove, you can follow these steps:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of rice (white rice, jasmine rice, or basmati rice work well)
- 2 cups of water (or the appropriate water-to-rice ratio as per your rice variety)
- 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced or finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon of cooking oil (olive oil or vegetable oil)
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions:
Rinse the rice: Place the rice in a fine-mesh sieve or strainer and rinse it under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming too sticky.
Sauté the garlic: In a saucepan or pot, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until it becomes fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the rice: Add the rinsed rice to the pot with the sautéed garlic and stir well, coating the rice grains with the oil and garlic mixture.
Add water and salt: Pour in the water and add a pinch of salt to the pot. Stir to combine everything evenly.
Bring to a boil: Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer: Once the water comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, and let the rice simmer for the recommended cooking time (usually 15-20 minutes for most white rice varieties). Avoid removing the lid during this time, as it helps the rice cook evenly and steam properly.
Check for doneness: After the cooking time, turn off the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for an additional 5-10 minutes. This allows the rice to steam and become fully cooked without sticking.
Fluff the rice: After the resting time, remove the lid and use a fork to fluff the rice gently. This helps separate the grains and prevents clumping.
Your garlic-flavored rice is now ready to serve! This rice pairs well with a variety of dishes, from stir-fries to grilled meats and vegetables. Enjoy your flavorful and non-sticky rice.