True Brazilian Rice
At a Glance
- Prep
- 15 minutes
- Cook
- 20 minutes
- Total
- 35 minutes
- Servings
- 4 serving(s)
Categories
- Rice
- Side Dish
- Brazilian
- South American
- Stovetop
- Easy
Dietary
- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 4. Current scale: 1x.
Rice is a part of life in Brazil, it is a part of the culture, and it is something you need to know how to cook when making Brazilian food. Rice in Brazil is seasoned differently to rice in the USA or Europe. Recipe is from A Taste of Brazil blog.
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Equipment
Pan with lid, knife, cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice or 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups boiling water
Instructions
Wash the rice until the water runs clear and set aside to dry. Boil enough water for two cups. Chop the onions and garlic finely. Place a pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once olive oil is heated add the chopped onions and garlic.
Sauté until fragrant; approximately 3 minutes. Add the dry rice to the pan and stir for an additional 3-4 minutes making sure that the rice does not stick to the bottom of the pan. Add the two cups of boiling water to the rice and the salt.
Place a lid on the pan and cook on medium heat for 8 minutes. Decrease the heat to low and cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until the water has all evaporated. If the rice is not cooked yet, add a little bit more water!
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