Nah, no butter. Fry 1 chopped garlic clove over a spoon of olive oil for 30 seconds on high. Add 1 cup of recently washed rice (some water left) and fry the rice for 2 minutes. Add two teaspoons of salt, 1.8 cups of water and 1 bay leaf. Let it boil, close the lid, reduce to simmer and wait 30 mins. :)