Garlic Coconut Butter Rice

Garlic Rice is the easiest and best-tasting side dish that you can serve with anything, from roast chicken to stir-fries to fish! From Middle Eastern to Mexican food, and Asian dishes, such as steamed vegetables and tofu, this buttery rice is so flavorful you can eat it plain with some soy dipping sauce to complete dinner. 

Ingredients:

1 cup long grain rice or basmati rice

2 tbsp butter 

1 tbsp coconut oil

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 1/2 cups chicken broth, water or vegetable broth
1 tsp salt

Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro

Directions:

I use a rice cooker to make this recipe.

Wash the rice until the water is clear.

Turn the rice cooker on to the sauté mode. 

Add butter. When butter is foamy, add garlic and cook until fragrant and becomes a light golden color.

Add rice and coat the rice with butter and garlic. Stir and cook for 1 minute.

Add broth and salt. If using the water, then add 1 tsp of chicken powder or vegetable powder. Mix well.

 Close the lid and let the rice finish cooking.

Fluff the rice, then add 1 tbsp coconut oil.  

Sprinkle with chopped parsley or cilantro.

Serve with your choice of grilled fish, chicken, or simple sunny-side-up.