Garlic Parmesan Rice
Elevate your dinner game with this irresistible Garlic Parmesan Rice! Creamy and cheesy, this delightful side is bursting with savory flavors from roasted garlic and rich Parmesan cheese. Easy to whip up, it’s the perfect complement to any main dish, turning an ordinary meal into a memorable feast!
Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- some minced garlic
- some parsleyoptional
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- some chicken broth
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- some butter
- a fourth a cup of milk (60 ml)
- about half a cup of parmesan cheese (120 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- about a cup of washed rice (240 ml)
📦Other(1)
- some seasonings
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
295
Protein
10g
Carbs
40g
Fat
10g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a skillet, melt down some butter.
- 2
Add in some minced garlic, about a cup of washed rice, some chicken broth, and some seasonings. Stir well.
- 3
Let it come to a low boil, then cover and cook for about 15 minutes until the rice is tender.
- 4
Add a fourth a cup of milk for creaminess, and about half a cup of parmesan cheese. Stir until melted.
- 5
Top with some parsley for color.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Toast your rice in the melted butter for 2-3 minutes before adding liquid to gelatinize surface starches, which increases water absorption capacity by ~15% and prevents mushy, clumpy rice.technique2-3 minutes
- ✓Use a 1:1.5 rice-to-broth ratio by weight (1 cup rice ≈ 185g requires ~275ml broth) because arborio or medium-grain rice starches absorb less liquid than long-grain varieties, preventing overcooked rice.ingredient1:1.5 ratio
- ✓Add the milk and Parmesan off-heat after cooking completes, then stir for 1-2 minutes—the residual heat (180-190°F) melts cheese without breaking its emulsion, while direct heat above 170°F causes fat separation and a greasy texture.timing1-2 minutes, off-heat
- ✓Bloom your minced garlic in the butter for 45-60 seconds before adding rice; this converts harsh allicin compounds into sweeter, more mellow sulfur compounds through gentle heat, improving flavor development without bitterness.technique45-60 seconds
- ✓Reserve 2 tablespoons of the cooking liquid before draining and whisk it with the Parmesan before stirring into rice; this emulsifies the cheese coating and creates a silkier sauce than milk alone.technique2 tablespoons liquid
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Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Garlic Parmesan Rice
Elevate your dinner game with this irresistible Garlic Parmesan Rice! Creamy and cheesy, this delightful side is bursting with savory flavors from roasted garlic and rich Parmesan cheese. Easy to whip up, it’s the perfect complement to any main dish, turning an ordinary meal into a memorable feast!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- some minced garlic
- some parsleyoptional
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- some chicken broth
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- some butter
- a fourth a cup of milk (60 ml)
- about half a cup of parmesan cheese (120 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- about a cup of washed rice (240 ml)
📦Other(1)
- some seasonings
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
295
Protein
10g
Carbs
40g
Fat
10g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a skillet, melt down some butter.
- 2
Add in some minced garlic, about a cup of washed rice, some chicken broth, and some seasonings. Stir well.
- 3
Let it come to a low boil, then cover and cook for about 15 minutes until the rice is tender.
- 4
Add a fourth a cup of milk for creaminess, and about half a cup of parmesan cheese. Stir until melted.
- 5
Top with some parsley for color.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Toast your rice in the melted butter for 2-3 minutes before adding liquid to gelatinize surface starches, which increases water absorption capacity by ~15% and prevents mushy, clumpy rice.technique2-3 minutes
- ✓Use a 1:1.5 rice-to-broth ratio by weight (1 cup rice ≈ 185g requires ~275ml broth) because arborio or medium-grain rice starches absorb less liquid than long-grain varieties, preventing overcooked rice.ingredient1:1.5 ratio
- ✓Add the milk and Parmesan off-heat after cooking completes, then stir for 1-2 minutes—the residual heat (180-190°F) melts cheese without breaking its emulsion, while direct heat above 170°F causes fat separation and a greasy texture.timing1-2 minutes, off-heat
- ✓Bloom your minced garlic in the butter for 45-60 seconds before adding rice; this converts harsh allicin compounds into sweeter, more mellow sulfur compounds through gentle heat, improving flavor development without bitterness.technique45-60 seconds
- ✓Reserve 2 tablespoons of the cooking liquid before draining and whisk it with the Parmesan before stirring into rice; this emulsifies the cheese coating and creates a silkier sauce than milk alone.technique2 tablespoons liquid