Brazilian recipe
Colourful Greek-Style Rice (Arroz à grega)
A Brazilian rice side dish with vegetables, raisins and parmesan, bringing colour and a gentle sweet-savoury balance to the table.
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Ingredients
3 cups rice
6 cups water
Salt to taste
Oil to taste
1 spoon butter
1 box raisins
5 spoons peas
Carrot to taste
Capsicum to taste
Onion to taste
Parsley to taste
Spring onion to taste
Grated parmesan cheese to taste
6 cups water
Salt to taste
Oil to taste
1 spoon butter
1 box raisins
5 spoons peas
Carrot to taste
Capsicum to taste
Onion to taste
Parsley to taste
Spring onion to taste
Grated parmesan cheese to taste
Where to find ingredients
For TO, rice, salt, oil, butter, raisins, peas and parmesan can be found in shops and produce markets, while carrot, capsicum, onion, parsley and spring onion are usually in the fresh produce section. Frozen or tinned peas may be used only as a substitute for peas if fresh ones are unavailable.
Preparation method
- Put the water in a pot and add the salt and a drizzle of oil
- Place over the heat and wait for it to boil
- Add the washed rice and stir gently
- Turn the stove flame down
- Cook until the water has dried completely
- Take the rice off the heat and set aside
- Melt the butter in a frying pan or casserole
- Saute the raisins and peas
- Transfer this mixture to a deep bowl
- Add the spring onion, carrot, capsicum, onion, parsley and parmesan to the bowl
- Fold the cooked rice into the ingredients in the bowl
- Mix everything carefully until evenly combined
Observations
This dish is well suited to special occasions or to changing up everyday meals, with a balanced mix of vegetables and lightly sweet ingredients.
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