Garlic Rice

Garlic Rice

Serves: 4-6
Difficulty – Easy

INGREDIENTS

• 350g rice (jasmine or basmati)
• 4 cloves garlic (finely chopped for traditional method)
• 30g olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Thermal Method

1. Make your steamed rice as per the thermal cooker instructions. Rinse the rice under cold water through the strainer basket for 1 minutes. Transfer rice to a large bowl and place in the fridge for 5-10 minutes uncovered to allow it to dry out.
2. In a clean bowl, add in the garlic and chop for 3 seconds, speed 5. Set aside.
3. In a frypan on a medium heat add in the olive oil and chopped garlic. Fry for 2-3 minutes and then add in the cooled, dried rice. Stir fry for 5 minutes or until the rice is heated through.
4. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Traditional Method

1. Using a rice cooker of your choice, cook your rice until just cooked. Rinse the rice under cold water through a strainer for 1 minutes. Transfer rice to a large bowl and place in the fridge for 5-10 minutes uncovered to allow it to dry out.
2. In a frypan on a medium heat add in the olive oil and chopped garlic. Fry for 2-3 minutes and then add in the cooled, dried rice. Stir fry for 5 minutes or until the rice is heated through.
3. Season with salt and pepper and serve.