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    Rice Cooker Butter Garlic Rice

    Published: Jan 18, 2023 · Modified: Feb 26, 2023 by Kaylie This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Cooked white rice garnished with cilantro.
    Cooked white rice in bowl with cilantro garnish.

    You can make delicious, savory, garlic butter rice in your rice cooker with a click of a button in just under 45 minutes. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and only uses five ingredients – just toss them into the pot, close the lid and press start! This flavored rice is perfectly seasoned, and pairs well with protein like baked chicken or steamed fish.

    Cooked white rice in bowl with cilantro garnish.

    My kiddos are becoming little sous chefs and want to be more involved in our kitchen. They love helping out with my rice cooker recipes like my easy rice cooker congee, rice cooker sushi rice, and rice cooker rice pilaf – it’s a safe option and doesn’t expose them to any open flames or dangerous heat sources.   These rice cooker recipes are so delicious and much better than the store bought rice boxes!

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    • Equipment
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    • Frequently Asked Questions
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    • Easy Rice Cooker Garlic Butter Rice

    Ingredients & Notes

    Ingredients for garlic rice.

    Rice – I am using Jasmine rice, a long grain rice.

    Chicken broth – Rather than using water, chicken broth will boost the flavor of the rice.  You may use low sodium chicken broth, or water if you prefer to keep this dish on the lighter side, but the flavor won’t be as savory.

    Garlic – This is the main flavor for the rice, add more to your taste. Fresh garlic is preferred for brighter flavor.

    Salted butter – Adds salt and fat for a richer flavor.

    Kosher salt

    Equipment

    Rice Cooker– I just got a new rice cooker, the  Cuckoo 6 cup Micom Rice Cooker and it cooks the most fluffiest and perfect rice!

    Instructions

    Rinsed uncooked white rice in mesh strainer.

    Wash and rinse the rice well.

    Ingredients for garlic butter rice in a rice cooker pot.

    Add the ingredients to the rice cooker pot, stir the ingredients together well.

    Set the cooker to cook on the white rice cooking function.

    Fluffing rice with fork in rice cooker.

    When done, fluff the rice with a small plastic spoon and serve!

    Pro Tips

    • After you rinse the rice, make sure to drain the water very well. Give it a few hard shakes in the strainer to take out as much water as possible. Too much residual water may make the dish mushy. 
    • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
    • Cooking time will vary, depending on your rice cooker.
    • Using different grains of rice will require different liquid measurements (long grain rice uses more water than short grain rice).
    • Stir up all the ingredients well in the pot to ensure even distribution of flavors. 
    • Measurements are in US standard cup sizes, not the cup that comes with the rice cooker.

    Frequently Asked Questions

     
    Can you put garlic in a rice cooker?


    Yes, garlic cooks well in the rice cooker. Make sure to wash the pot well so the flavor isn’t added the next time you make rice.

    Should you add butter when cooking rice?

    Yes, this will add additional flavor and fat to your rice.

     
    How much water do I need for 1 cup of rice in a rice cooker?

    It depends on the type of rice you are using. For this recipe, using Jasmine rice, the ratio is 1 cup rice to 1 ½ cups liquid.

    More Rice Cooker Recipes

    • Rice pilaf with almonds and mushrooms in bowl.
      Easy Rice Cooker Rice Pilaf
    • Spanish rice garnished with cilantro.
      How to Make Easy Rice Cooker Spanish Rice
    • Bowl of yellow rice with cilantro leaves.
      Easy Rice Cooker Turmeric (Yellow) Rice
    • Bowl of fried rice with sausage, vegetables, eggs and green onions.
      Easy Rice Cooker Fried Rice with Eggs

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    Cooked white rice in bowl with cilantro garnish.

    Easy Rice Cooker Garlic Butter Rice

    Kaylie
    You can make delicious, savory, garlic butter rice in your rice cooker with a click of a button in just under 45 minutes. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and only uses five ingredients – just toss them into the pot, close the lid and press start!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 cups
    Calories 227 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 rice cooker

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup Jasmine rice use US measuring (dry) cup
    • 1 ½ cup chicken broth
    • 2 teaspoon garlic, minced about 2-3 cloves
    • 2 tablespoons Salted butter, cut in half pieces
    • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt

    Instructions
     

    • Wash and rinse the rice well.
    • Add the rice, chicken broth, garlic, butter and salt to the rice cooker pot. Stir the ingredients together well.
    • Set the cooker to cook on the white rice cooking function.
    • When done, fluff the rice with a small plastic spoon and serve! 

    Notes

    • After you rinse the rice, make sure to drain the water very well. Give it a few hard shakes in the strainer to take out as much water as possible. Too much residual water may make the dish mushy.  
    • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. 
    • Cooking time will vary, depending on your rice cooker. 
    • Using different grains of rice will require different liquid measurements (long grain rice uses more water than short grain rice) 
    • Measurements are in US standard cup sizes, not the cup that comes with the rice cooker.    

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4cupsCalories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 665mgPotassium: 77mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 177IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 0.5mg
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    1. TDMadison

      February 06, 2023 at 8:19 pm

      5 stars
      I love that this recipe can be used in a rice cooker. I did add more garlic ( love garlic) and added green onions when serving. My husband liked it so much he made eggs with the rice the next morning.

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