Ginas Perfect Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Melt the butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat.
2. 2
   Add the shallot, and saute until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
3. 3
   Add the rice, and stir until the rice is glossy and coated with the butter.
4. 4
   Season the rice with the salt and some pepper, and then add the warmed stock, the sprigs of thyme, bay leaves, and smashed garlic clove.
5. 5
   Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 15 to 17 minutes, until all of the liquid has been absorbed.
6. 6
   Remove the pan from the heat, and keep it covered for another 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove the lid, take out the thyme, bay leaves, and garlic, and fluff the rice with a fork, adding the chopped parsley at the same time.