Brazilian recipe
Simple and Quick White Rice (Arroz branco e)
Master the art of cooking perfect, fluffy, and fragrant white rice—the essential side dish for everyday meals. Simple, reliable, and delicious.
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Ingredients
1 cup white rice, washed
2 cups boiling water
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 onion, finely chopped
Olive oil, to taste
Salt, to taste
2 cups boiling water
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 onion, finely chopped
Olive oil, to taste
Salt, to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find staples like long-grain white rice, onions, and garlic at local supermarkets like New World or RB Patel. Olive oil is widely available in the oil and condiments aisle.
Preparation method
- Sauté the crushed garlic and chopped onion in a splash of olive oil in a pot.
- Add the washed rice to the pot and toast it for approximately 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Pour the boiling water into the pot and season with salt to your preference.
- Reduce the heat to the lowest setting and cook until the water has almost completely evaporated.
- Cover the pot and remove it from the heat. Let it sit for about 20 minutes to allow the rice to finish cooking in its own steam for a light, fluffy texture before serving.
- If you wish to prepare a larger batch, simply multiply the ingredients and follow the same steps, maintaining the exact water-to-rice ratio.
Observations
White rice serves as the cornerstone of the Brazilian table, finding its place in nearly every meal. Its straightforward and quick preparation makes it an incredibly versatile side, whether you are serving it alongside a weekend barbecue or a traditional feijoada. This fundamental recipe ensures perfectly fluffy and well-cooked grains, making it a foolproof technique for home cooks of any level.
Requiring only a handful of pantry staples and a direct method, you can have a delicious batch of rice ready in just a few minutes. The secret lies in the initial sauté to aromatically coat the grains and precise control during the simmering process.
Requiring only a handful of pantry staples and a direct method, you can have a delicious batch of rice ready in just a few minutes. The secret lies in the initial sauté to aromatically coat the grains and precise control during the simmering process.
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