Easy Brazilian Rice Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
26 minutes
Servings:
4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced fine
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
Directions
  1. Rinse the rice in a colander under cold water.
  2. Add the olive oil to a medium-sized pot on medium high heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion and garlic. Sauté for 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
  3. While that is cooking, boil 2 cups of water (or heat up a tea kettle).
  4. Add the rinsed rice to the pot and stir for 2 minutes.
  5. Now add the boiling water and salt. Reduce heat to simmer and cook the rice, covered, for 20 minutes.
  6. Turn off the heat and remove the pot's lid. Let the rice sit for 5 minutes then fluff with a fork.
  7. Optionally top the rice with fresh chopped cilantro and serve.