Perfect Rice

The Neelys (from Down Home with the Neelys)

2 tbsp butter

1 shallot, chopped (I used half of a small onion)

1 1/2 cups long grain rice

salt & freshly ground black pepper

2 1/2 cups chicken broth or water, warmed

1 clove garlic, smashed

2 sprigs fresh thyme (only had dried, so I used about 2 tsp of that)

1 tsp freshly chopped parsley leaves, for garnish

Melt butter.  Add shallot and saute until tender.  Add rice and still until the rice is coated with the butter.  Season with salt/pepper to taste and add the warmed stock.  (I didn't warm it, and it still came out fine.)  Add smashed garlic and thyme.  Cover and cook for 15-17 minutes.

Remove the garlic & fresh thyme.  Fluff with a fork and add parsley.

I thought this was delicious, but DH said it was too much thyme.  Oh well.  You can't please everyone!!!!