Garlic and Onion Sautéed White Rice
Fluffy white rice toasted in olive oil with golden garlic and onion — a simple, aromatic side dish that pairs beautifully with any main course. This fuss-free recipe comes together in just 20 minutes and is a true kitchen staple. Master the technique once and you will keep coming back to it!
🛒 Ingredients
3 servings
- 1 cup rinsed white rice
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1/4 onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
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Directions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Sauté the crushed garlic and diced onion for about 2 minutes until softened and lightly golden.
- 3
Add the rinsed rice and stir-fry for 30 seconds, coating every grain with the oil.
- 4
Pour in the boiling water, season with salt, and stir just once to combine.
- 5
Lower the heat to minimum and cook uncovered until the water is almost completely absorbed.
- 6
Cover tightly, turn off the heat, and let the rice rest undisturbed for 20 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
💡 Chef's Tip
Always add boiling water — cold water will make the rice gummy. Keep a strict 1:2 ratio (rice to water) and resist lifting the lid during the resting phase for perfectly separate grains.
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