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5 from 29 votes

Garlic Rice

This easy garlic rice recipe will be the perfect complement for almost any main dish. Made with simple ingredients for a delicious side dish.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 101kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked rice
  • 4 cups water
  • cup vermicelli
  • 4-6 large or 6-8 small cloves of garlic
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Oil for cooking (I used vegetable oil)
  • Parsley or cilantro optional for serving

Instructions

  • Wash your rice at least 5 times, or until the water isn’t cloudy anymore.
  • Mince your garlic.
  • In a medium size pot, over medium-high heat, heat up some oil. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
  • Add the vermicelli and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the garlic and vermicelli are golden brown.
  • Add your washed rice to the pot, then the water and salt. Stir until well combined.
  • Bring the pot with rice to high heat without a lid, until the water starts bubbling.
  • Then bring the heat all the way down to low, cover with a lid and let it cook for 16-18 minutes.
  • Remove from the stove and fluff rice with a fork.
  • You can garnish it with some cilantro or parsley, but that is optional.

Notes

Store leftvoers in an airtight contiener.
Day-old rice is great when fried with a little soy sauce and a fried egg. 

Nutrition

Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 339mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.2mg