Brazilian Garlic Rice Recipes

TRUE BRAZILIAN RICE

Steps:

• 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!

BRAZILIAN GARLIC RICE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan saute the sliced garlic in the olive oil on low heat until garlic is crispy and light golden brown.
• Drain garlic on paper towels and reserve 1-1/2 tablespoons of the garlicky olive oil.
• In a small skillet, toast pumpkin seeds lightly (they'll begin popping all over the place), then finely mince them.
• Set aside.
• Transfer the 1-1/2 tablespoons of reserved olive oil to a large saucepan and saute the onion and rice together for about 3 minutes.
• Add water and salt, bring to a boil then lower heat, cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes or until done and liquid is absorbed.
• Serve with minced toasted pumpkin seeds and garlic chips sprinkled on top; provide hot sauce for sprinkling also.

BRAZILIAN WHITE RICE

Steps:

• 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.

BRAZILIAN ORANGE RICE

Steps:

• Combine water, basmati rice, salt, olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, brown sugar and orange zest.
• Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over low heat about 40 to 45 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
• Stir in pine nuts and black olives and serve.
• (It's nice to garnish with orange slices).

SIMPLE GARLIC RICE

Steps:

• Saute garlic cloves in hot oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat 2-3.
• Add rice, and saute 1 minute.
• Stir in 4 cups water and salt; bring to a boil.
• Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes. Do not uncover rice until time is up.
• Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
• Fluff with fork.

BRAZILIAN WHITE RICE

Steps:

• Place the rice in a colander and rinse thoroughly with cold water; set aside.
• Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Add the rice and stir until the rice begins to brown.
• Add the onion and cook for about 1 minute.
• Stir in the garlic and cook until the garlic is golden brown being careful not to burn the garlic.
• Add the salt.
• Pour hot water and chicken broth 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.