Ginas Perfect Rice Recipe

Name: Ginas Perfect Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 1/2 cups Chicken Stock or water, warmed; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1 garlic clove, smashed; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 1/2 cups Chicken Stock or water, warmed
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 garlic clove, smashed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1
Melt the butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add the shallot, and saute until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
3
Add the rice, and stir until the rice is glossy and coated with the butter.
4
Season the rice with the salt and some pepper, and then add the warmed stock, the sprigs of thyme, bay leaves, and smashed garlic clove.
5
Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 15 to 17 minutes, until all of the liquid has been absorbed.
6
Remove the pan from the heat, and keep it covered for another 5 minutes.
7
Remove the lid, take out the thyme, bay leaves, and garlic, and fluff the rice with a fork, adding the chopped parsley at the same time.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 shallot, finely chopped, 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Ginas Perfect Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ginas Perfect Rice

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