Miso Garlic Butter Rice
An easy and simple rice recipe that will add a flavorful, nutty, and umami bite to your meals!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Japanese Short Grain Rice
- 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 4 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 1 ½ tbsp White Miso Paste
- 2 cups Dashi Stock or Chicken broth
- ½ tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- Toasted White Sesame Seeds (for topping)
- Sliced Green Onions (for topping)
Instructions
- Soak the rice in cold water for 15 minutes. Drain the water then set the rice aside.
- Heat a medium sized pot over medium heat. Add in butter and allow it to melt. Mix in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant. Add in the miso paste. Stir and cook for about 1 minute then add in the rice. Cook the rice for 2 minutes to toast then mix in the dashi stock, soy sauce, and sesame oil
- Increase the heat to medium high and bring the mixture to a boil. Decrease the heat to low so that it is simmering. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 20 minutes until the rice is cooked through and all the liquid has been absorbed.
- Remove the pot from the heat and fluff the rice with a rice paddle or fork. Top with toasted white sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Enjoy!