Brazilian recipe
Simple and Quick White Rice
Learn how to make perfect, fluffy, and flavorful white rice, an essential side dish for various Brazilian meals. Easy to make!
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Ingredients
1 cup washed rice
2 cups boiling water
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 onion, chopped
Olive oil to taste
Salt to taste
2 cups boiling water
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 onion, chopped
Olive oil to taste
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
Rice, garlic, onion, olive oil, and salt are standard pantry staples and readily available in the rice and seasoning aisles of any supermarket.
For a Brazilian-style rice, ensuring the grains remain separate is key. Long-grain white rice is commonly used. Look for brands labeled 'long-grain white rice' or specifically 'Brazilian rice' if available in specialty stores.
For a Brazilian-style rice, ensuring the grains remain separate is key. Long-grain white rice is commonly used. Look for brands labeled 'long-grain white rice' or specifically 'Brazilian rice' if available in specialty stores.
Preparation method
- Sauté the crushed garlic and chopped onion in a drizzle of olive oil in a saucepan
- Add the washed rice to the pan and fry for approximately 30 seconds, stirring constantly
- Pour the boiling water into the pan and season with salt to taste
- Lower the heat to the minimum and cook until the water has almost evaporated
- Cover the pan and remove from heat
- Let it sit for about 20 minutes for the rice to finish cooking in the steam and become fluffy before serving
- If you wish to prepare a larger quantity, simply multiply the ingredients and follow the same steps, especially the water ratio
Observations
White rice is a pillar of Brazilian cuisine, present on almost every table. Its simple and quick preparation makes it a versatile and indispensable side dish for everyday meals, from barbecues to feijoadas. This basic recipe guarantees fluffy and well-cooked rice, ideal for kitchen beginners.
With few ingredients and a straightforward method, you'll have delicious rice in minutes. The secret lies in the initial sauté and controlling the cooking process.
With few ingredients and a straightforward method, you'll have delicious rice in minutes. The secret lies in the initial sauté and controlling the cooking process.
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