Brazilian White Rice
White rice is the main side dish made in Brazil. The secret is to not let it overcook because it should come out loose and not sticky. Dovetailing Tip: Make enough rice to have for both day 2 and day 3 meals.
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Serving size: 8
Calories per serving: 175
Ingredients:
Cook time:
Serving size: 8
Calories per serving: 175
2 cups white rice long-grain
2 tablespoons onions minced
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups water hot
Directions:
Place the rice in a colander and rinse thoroughly with cold water; set aside.
Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onion in the oil for one minute. Stir in the garlic and cook until the garlic is golden brown. Add the rice and salt and cook and stir until the rice begins to brown. Pour hot water over rice mixture and stir. Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and allow to simmer until the water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
Source: allrecipes.com
Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onion in the oil for one minute. Stir in the garlic and cook until the garlic is golden brown. Add the rice and salt and cook and stir until the rice begins to brown. Pour hot water over rice mixture and stir. Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and allow to simmer until the water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
Source: allrecipes.com
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