Brazilian recipe
Fluffy white rice (Arroz branco)
Master the technique for cooking flawless white rice, ensuring each grain is perfectly fluffy and cooked to a uniform texture.
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
1 cup rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups boiling water
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
1 cup rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups boiling water
Where to find ingredients
All ingredients are commonly found at local supermarkets and food retailers in South Africa.
Preparation method
- Finely dice the onion
- Bring the water to a boil
- Heat a medium-sized pot over low heat
- Add the olive oil and onion
- Add a pinch of salt
- Sauté the onion for 2 minutes until it softens
- Stir the bay leaf into the sauté
- Add the rice and stir for 1 minute so the grains are coated in the oil
- Pour the boiling water over the rice
- Season with the remaining salt and mix gently
- Increase the heat to medium
- Do not stir the rice from this point on
- Wait until the water level reaches the surface of the grains
- Lower the heat and cover the pot partially
- Cook until you notice that all the water has been absorbed
- Test the doneness by inserting a fork and pushing the grains aside at the bottom of the pot
- Leave on the heat for a few more moments if there is still moisture
- Turn off the heat and keep the pot covered for 5 minutes so the steam finishes the cooking process
- Fluff the grains gently with a fork before serving
Observations
This method produces a classic, light, and tender side dish, serving as the ideal foundation to elevate any of your daily meals.
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