Rice with butter and garlic

Ingredients
1 ½ cups white rice
2 ½ cups chicken broth
9 cloves garlic very finely sliced
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola, grapeseed or other neutral flavoured oil
White pepper
½ cup scallions finely sliced
Salt

Preparation
1- Saute garlic slices in heat oil in a large saucepan over medium

heat and , moving constantly, until golden . Transfer to paper towels to drain.
2- Pour out excess oil then return to the stove.
3- Add 2 tbsp butter. Once melted, add garlic. Cook for 1 ½ minutes or until the garlic starts to turn light golden and the butter is well infused with garlic flavour.
4- Add rice, stir to coat in garlic butter.
5- Add broth, place lid on saucepan. Bring to simmer then immediately turn down to medium low.
6- Cook for 12 – 15 minutes or until liquid is all absorbed by the rice. Tilt saucepan to check. Rest for 10 minutes.
7- Fluff with fork, transfer into serving bowl. Stir through remaining butter and scallions.                                                8- Sprinkle with crispy garlic and serve.

H.Zoghib