Easy and Flavorful Spanish Style Garlic Rice Recipe
Autor: Damián Serrano Personas: 4 Tiempo: Dificultad: Fácil
Ingredientes
- 1 cup (200 g) long-grain rice
- 2 cups (480 ml) water or chicken/vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 bay leaves
- A few saffron threads or herbs (optional)
- Salt, to taste
Elaboración
- In a saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- Peel the garlic cloves and crush them lightly so they release more flavor — you can do this with the flat side of a knife (carefully!).
- Add the crushed garlic cloves and sauté gently until lightly golden — don’t let them burn.
- Add the rice and stir well so every grain gets coated with the oil.
- Pour in the water (or broth) and add the bay leaves.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Cook on low heat for about 20 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Remove from the heat, take out the garlic and bay leaves, drizzle a few drops of olive oil, and fluff gently with a fork.
- And that’s it — you’ll see how fluffy and perfectly cooked this garlic rice turns out. Enjoy!
Sugerencias, trucos y consejos
- Use vegetable or chicken broth for extra flavor and richness.
- Experiment with other herbs you like — thyme, saffron, or even a pinch of curry powder work beautifully.