Brazilian recipe
Simple Fluffy White Rice (Arroz branco)
Master the art of making perfectly fluffy, tender white rice—a foundational side dish that pairs effortlessly with a wide variety of meals.
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Ingredients
1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
2 cups boiling water
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 onion, finely diced
A splash of extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
2 cups boiling water
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 onion, finely diced
A splash of extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find long-grain white rice in the pantry or grain aisle of any Australian supermarket like Coles or Woolworths. Fresh garlic and brown or white onions are available in the fresh produce section. Use a good quality Australian extra virgin olive oil for the best results.
Preparation method
- Sauté the crushed garlic and diced onion in a heavy-based saucepan with a splash of olive oil until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed rice to the pan and stir constantly for about 30 seconds to lightly toast the grains.
- Pour in the boiling water and season with salt to your preference.
- Reduce the heat to the lowest setting and simmer gently until the water has almost evaporated from the surface.
- Cover the pan tightly, remove from the heat, and allow it to rest for 20 minutes; this traps the steam to ensure the grains finish cooking and turn out perfectly fluffy.
- To scale up the recipe for a larger gathering, simply increase the ingredients proportionally, maintaining the same water-to-rice ratio.
Observations
White rice acts as the cornerstone of the daily Brazilian table, appearing alongside almost every meal. Its straightforward preparation makes it a versatile and essential accompaniment, whether you are serving it with a hearty feijoada or a weekend barbecue. This core recipe ensures a fluffy, evenly cooked texture that is ideal for those mastering the basics of home cooking.
With just a handful of pantry staples and a no-fuss method, you can have a batch of aromatic rice ready in minutes. The key lies in the initial sautéing of aromatics and careful temperature control during the simmering phase.
With just a handful of pantry staples and a no-fuss method, you can have a batch of aromatic rice ready in minutes. The key lies in the initial sautéing of aromatics and careful temperature control during the simmering phase.
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