Garlic Butter Corn Rice
If you’re on the hunt for a flavorful and easy side dish that can be made effortlessly in your rice cooker, look no further!
This Garlic Butter Corn Rice is a combination of fragrant garlic, rich butter, and sweet corn that will elevate any meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a delicious addition to your weekend dinners, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. I also like to make extra to make onigiri the next day as well!
Using a rice cooker for this recipe simplifies the cooking process, allowing minimal effort and cleanup. Rice cookers are incredibly versatile and can handle a variety of ingredients, making them perfect for creating dishes like this Garlic Butter Corn Rice.
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Recommended Rice Cookers
Using a rice cooker for this dish simplifies the cooking process and ensures everything is cooked to perfection with minimal supervision. It’s a great way to make a traditional dish more accessible, especially if you’re pressed for time or prefer a hands-off approach to cooking.
Key Features to Look For:
- Multiple Cooking Functions: Ensure it has settings for steaming, slow cooking, and possibly even baking.
- Non-Stick Inner Pot: Makes cleaning easier and prevents sticking.
- Timer and Keep Warm Function: Useful for planning meals ahead of time and keeping them warm until you’re ready to eat.
- Steaming Basket or Tray: Allows you to steam vegetables or cook other ingredients while the rice cooks.
I grew up using rice cookers from the brands Tiger and Zojirushi. Here are a few from them that I would recommend. I’ve linked a few options depending on how large of a rice cooker you need. On that note… let’s get cooking!
Garlic Butter Corn Rice
- Total Time: 25-35 minutes
Description
This Garlic Butter Corn Rice offers a harmonious blend of savory garlic, rich butter, and sweet corn. Each bite is a delightful combination of flavors that’s comforting and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked Japanese short-grain or medium grain rice
- 1.3 cup bone/chicken broth (substitute for water)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 cup corn kernels
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by giving your rice a good rinse to clean it. Then pour it into the rice cooker, along with the appropriate amount of water. Be sure to follow the instructions for the correct bone broth (or water) amount depending on the type of rice you are using. I used Nishiki-brand medium-grain rice, which requires 2 cups of water for every 1.5 cups of rice.
- Add the minced garlic and corn kernels to the rice cooker, right on top of the rice.
- Cook the rice according to your usual method.
- Once the rice is cooked, add the butter on top and season with black pepper. Gently mix the rice to ensure the butter melts and is evenly distributed throughout the rice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2