Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Stir in rice and sauté for another couple of minutes.
Stir chicken stock, soy sauce, sesame oil and pepper into rice mixture.
Bring mixture to a boil.
Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender.
Stir in cilantro right before serving.
