Brazilian Rice
 Serves |  Total Time |
|---|---|
| 4 | 31 minutes |
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain rice
0.25 cup olive oil
1 onion
3 cloves garlic
2 cups water- 0.25 tsp salt
some cilantro (optional)
Cookware
- 1 colander
- 1 medium-sized pot
- 1 fork
Instructions
Step 1
Rinse the long-grain rice in a colander under cold water.
Step 2
Add the olive oil to a medium-sized pot on medium high heat. When the oil is hot, add the finely diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
Step 3
While that is cooking, boil 2 cups of water (or heat up a tea kettle).
Step 4
Add the rinsed rice to the pot and stir for 2 minutes.
Step 5
Now add the boiling water and salt. Reduce heat to simmer and cook the rice, covered, for 20 minutes.
Step 6
Turn off the heat and remove the pot's lid. Let the rice sit for 5 minutes then fluff with a fork.
Step 7
Optionally top the rice with fresh chopped cilantro (optional) and serve.
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