Simple Olive Oil & Garlic Jasmine Rice

Simple side dish recipe: Olive Oil & Garlic Jasmine Rice

This Simple Olive Oil & Garlic Jasmine Rice is the perfect side dish for many stews and roasted meats, it goes great with vegetables as well. I pretty much prepare this side dish weekly.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, International

Keyword Garlic Jasmine Rice, Garlic Rice, Jasmine Rice, Olive Oil Rice

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings people

Calories 212kcal

Author Sonila

Equipment

Stovetop
Regular pot and lid
Wooden spoon
Colander

Ingredients

1.5 cups jasmine rice
2 tbsps olive oil extra virgin
3 medium size garlic cloves
0.5 tsp salt
3 cups hot water

Instructions

Make sure rice is clear of impurities. Rinse rice in a fine colander under running water.
Turn heat on medium in the stove top. I usually use one of the burners in the back (smaller ones).
Heat water in another pot or electrical kettle if you have one.
Mince the garlic cloves and start by sauteing the garlic in olive oil on medium heat. Then add the jasmine rice and mix slowly so the grains don't get burnt. I like to use a wooden spoon for this.
Once the grains become translucent, add the boiling water, salt and lower the temperature to medium-low. Stir once. Keep uncovered.
Once water is running out, then turn heat to low and cover the pot. Let cook covered for few more minutes. Turn heat off. Once ready to serve, fluff with a fork. Serve with your favorite dishes:)

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Notes

I use very little salt compared to many other people. Since this is a side dish, I let the flavor and salt come from the stew. Feel free to add more if you so desire.
If you were not to saute the rice in olive oil, but instead boil water and throw rice in, I would lower the amount of water used by a quarter cup. The method I'm using needs a bit more water, hence the 2 to 1 ration between water and rice.
If you are using a rice cooker or Instant Pot please follow instructions in those devices for proper cooking time. When I use the IP, I still saute the garlic in olive oil, add rice, saute some more, add boiling water then pressurize for 12 minutes. This works for me in IP but there are different sizes and instructions so please follow instructions in your device.

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