Perfect Rice Courtesy The Neelys - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat.
Add shallot and saute until tender.
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.
Add the smashed garlic and sprigs of thyme.
Cover with a tight fitting lid.
Cook for 15 to 17 minutes.
Remove the thyme and garlic. Fluff with a fork and add fresh chopped parsley.