Perfect Rice Courtesy the Neelys

Submitted by Luvs 2 Cook

"Show: Down Home with the NeelysEpisode: Pass It On This rice goes perfect with their Chicken Seafood Gumbo. I plan to use brown rice and low sodium chicken broth to be healthier."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 3-5

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups long-grain rice
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2 1⁄2 cups chicken broth or 2 1/2 cups water, warmed
• 1 garlic clove, smashed
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon freshly chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish

directions

1. Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add shallot and saute until tender.
3. Add the rice and stir until the rice is glossy and coated with the butter. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and add the warmed stock.
4. Add the smashed garlic and sprigs of thyme.
5. Cover with a tight fitting lid.
6. Cook for 15 to 17 minutes.
7. Remove the thyme and garlic. Fluff with a fork and add fresh chopped parsley.

Reviews

[Oolala]

It was great with our grilled filet mignon too! I used a pinch of dried thyme since I didn't have fresh sprigs and I skipped the parsley for garnish. Thanks for posting! We all liked it and I would make it again!