Can I freeze the rice?

I've never frozen it myself but yes, many people freeze rice so if you made too much, you can freeze it in an airtight freezer-safe container once it's completely cool. Defrost the rice in the fridge and reheat in a pan or a small pot. Keep in mind it may not have the same texture once defrosted.

Should I stir rice while it's cooking?

No, there's no need to stir the rice. I stir it once gently when it starts to simmer to make sure it's not sticking to the bottom of the pot and then cook it undisturbed partially covered until it soaks up all the water. If you stir rice too much, it will release too much starch and become sticky.

Herb and Garlic Rice

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Herb and Garlic Rice

Recipe by Veronika Sykorova

This Garlic and Herb Rice is made with fresh garlic and fresh herbs for maximum flavor. It's a great side for any meal and it stores well so it's perfect for meal prep!

Total Time15 minutes
Yield2-4 1x
DietVegan

Ingredients

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1 cup basmati rice
1 tbsp butter or avocado oil
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups water or broth
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives (or more parsley, cilantro, thyme, rosemary, or oregano)

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Instructions

Rinse the rice well under running water until the water runs clear. Set aside to drain.
Set a medium pot over medium-high heat and add butter or avocado oil.
Add minced garlic and stir with the butter or oil.
Cook the garlic for a minute until fragrant.
Add the rinsed rice and stir. Cook for another minute to toast the rice.
Cover the rice with 2 cups of water or broth and season with sea salt.
Briefly stir to mix and bring to a boil covered.
Lower the heat and simmer the rice partially covered for 8-10 minutes or until almost all the water is absorbed and the rice is soft.
Take the rice off the heat, add finely chopped parsley and chives, and fluff the rice with a fork.
Cover the rice and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
Serve immediately or store in the fridge.

Notes

Storing: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in a pan or small saucepan on the stove with a splash of water to prevent the rice from sticking.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Side
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

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