Jul 14 2026

An's Famous Garlic Rice™ Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Steamed Jasmine Rice, Wok Steeped Garlic, Hidden Spices

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Ingredients

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Rice

Garlic Mixture

Spices

Method

Cooking the Rice

  1. 1

    Rinse the Rice

    Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming gummy.

  2. 2

    Combine Rice and Water

    In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed jasmine rice and water. Bring to a boil over high heat.

  3. 3

    Cook the Rice

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan. Let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.

  4. 4

    Rest and Fluff the Rice

    Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit covered for another 5 minutes. Then fluff the rice with a fork.

Preparing the Garlic Mixture

  1. 5

    Heat the Oil and Butter

    In a large wok or skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until melted and hot.

  2. 6

    Sauté the Garlic

    Add the minced garlic to the wok, stirring frequently, and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant and golden brown. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

  3. 7

    Combine Rice and Garlic

    Once the garlic is ready, add the cooked jasmine rice to the wok, mixing well to combine.

Adding Spices

  1. 8

    Season the Rice

    Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, and paprika over the rice mixture. Stir well to ensure even distribution of spices throughout the rice.

  2. 9

    Add Green Onions

    Fold in the chopped green onions, mixing gently to combine with the rice and garlic mixture.

Serving

  1. 10

    Serve

    Serve the garlic rice hot as a side dish or main dish. Enjoy the aromatic flavors!