Prepare the garlic: Roughly chop the garlic cloves and add them to the pot. Cook the garlic with butter on medium-low heat for two minutes or until brown. When the garlic is cooked, add the rice to the pot.
Cook the rice: Add water, bay leaves, and the chicken stock cube to the pot. Bring the water to a boil with the lid closed. Adjust the heat to the lowest temperature and simmer for 13-14 minutes. Scoop the rice from the bottom up. Garnish with fresh parsley to serve.