Jul 09 2026
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Roasted Garlic Rice Recipe

Inspired by Exotic Thai
Time1h
Serves4

Make Roasted Garlic Rice Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Roast the Garlic

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the tops off the garlic bulbs to expose the cloves. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and wrap them in aluminum foil. Place in the oven and roast for about 30-35 minutes, until the cloves are soft and caramelized. Remove from the oven and let cool.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Rice

    In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of long-grain rice, 2 cups of vegetable broth, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Cook the Rice

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

  2. 4

    Combine Garlic and Rice

    While the rice is cooking, squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into a bowl. Mash them with a fork until smooth. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and stir in the mashed garlic and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.

Serving

  1. 5

    Garnish and Serve

    Transfer the roasted garlic rice to a serving dish. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and lemon zest for an added burst of flavor. Serve warm.

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