Doña Carmens Garlic Rice Recipes

DOñA CARMEN'S GARLIC RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Add rice and garlic to pan; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in 3 1/4 cups water and salt; bring to a simmer.
• Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Fluff with a fork before serving.

GARLIC RICE

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a heavy saucepan and add the garlic.
• Stir then add the rice.
• Cook, stirring constantly, until all the butter has been absorbed, taking care not to let the rice brown.
• Add the stock, season to taste, cover, bring to the boil then reduce the heat as low as possible.
• Cook for 20 to 30 minutes until the rice is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed.

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.

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.