Viral Rice Recipe
Viral Rice Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 cup rice, washed and soaked for 15 minutes
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Wash 1 cup of rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. Place the washed rice in a bowl and cover with water. Let it soak for 15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min
- 2
In a medium pot with a tight-fitting lid, melt the butter over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add the minced garlic and chili flakes to the melted butter. Sauté for 1 minute, or until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pot along with 2 cups of water. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Add salt to taste, starting with 1/2 teaspoon. Stir once more.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot tightly with the lid and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until all the water has been absorbed.
⏱️ 12 min
- 7
Once cooked, remove the pot from the heat but keep the lid on. Let the rice rest for 5 minutes to allow the steam to finish cooking the grains and make them fluffy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Fluff the rice gently with a fork. Garnish with fresh chopped coriander and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Viral Rice Recipe
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 cup rice, washed and soaked for 15 minutes
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Wash 1 cup of rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. Place the washed rice in a bowl and cover with water. Let it soak for 15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min - 2
In a medium pot with a tight-fitting lid, melt the butter over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add the minced garlic and chili flakes to the melted butter. Sauté for 1 minute, or until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pot along with 2 cups of water. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add salt to taste, starting with 1/2 teaspoon. Stir once more.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot tightly with the lid and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until all the water has been absorbed.
⏱️ 12 min - 7
Once cooked, remove the pot from the heat but keep the lid on. Let the rice rest for 5 minutes to allow the steam to finish cooking the grains and make them fluffy.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Fluff the rice gently with a fork. Garnish with fresh chopped coriander and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
⏱️ 2 min