Brazilian recipe
Rice with parsley (Arroz com salsinha)
Rice with parsley is a classic of Brazilian home cooking, prized for its simplicity and the vibrant, fresh touch of the herbs.
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Ingredients
1/2 onion
1/2 cup parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 bay leaf
1 cup rice
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 bay leaf
1 cup rice
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
Where to find ingredients
You can find these staples at any local neighborhood grocery store or produce market. Fresh parsley is best sourced from the vegetable section of your local supermarket. As a substitute, if fresh parsley is unavailable, you can use cilantro, though it will change the flavor profile of this traditional dish.
Preparation method
- Peel and finely dice the onion.
- Wash the parsley, dry thoroughly, and roughly chop it.
- Pour slightly more than 2 cups of water into a kettle and heat over low flame until boiling.
- Warm a medium saucepan over low heat.
- Add the olive oil and the diced onion to the pan.
- Season with a pinch of salt and sauté for about 2 minutes until the onion softens.
- Add the bay leaf and the rice to the saucepan.
- Stir constantly for 1 minute to ensure each grain is coated in the olive oil.
- This step helps keep the rice fluffy after cooking.
- Measure exactly 2 cups of boiling water and pour into the rice.
- Season with the remaining salt and stir well.
- Increase the heat to medium.
- Avoid stirring the mixture from this point on.
- When the water level reaches the surface of the grains, lower the heat and partially cover the pan.
- Cook until all the water has been absorbed.
- Check if the bottom of the pan is dry by using a fork to nudge the grains aside.
- Turn off the heat.
- Keep the pan covered for 5 minutes to finish cooking through the steam.
- Use a fork to fluff the grains, fold in the chopped parsley, and toss gently.
- Serve immediately.
Observations
This dish is a wonderful way to elevate your everyday steamed rice, bringing extra flavor and a pop of color to the table with minimal effort.
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