Brazilian White Rice Recipe
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Brazilian White Rice

By: Nandabear Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"White rice is the main side dish made in Brazil. This is the way my mom would make it and taught my sister and I. What makes this so different is that we fry it in oil with minced onion and garlic before adding water. You can also use part water, part chicken broth. The secret is to not let it overcook because it should come out loose and not sticky."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (251)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 2 tablespoons minced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups hot water

Directions

  1. Place the rice in a colander and rinse thoroughly with cold water; set aside.
  2. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 201 | Total Fat: 3.7g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2008 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This simple little twist on basic white rice is like putting whipped cream and a cherry on an...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2007 by GRANNYLOOHOO Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
What a simple but savory way to make rice! I followed the recipe exactly, except I had no...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2007 by cookinme   view full review
This is a perfect way to change up regular old rice. I didn/t measure the onions and used 3...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2007 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
Nanda, I'm so happy to be the very first to review your recipe! My rice loving kids gave this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2007 by LADYJAYPEE   view full review
Very nice & simple rice dish. I soaked some brown basmati rice, for a little health touch,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2011 by MrsRPM   view full review
I made this for my clients and they really liked it! I didn't get to taste it, but they gave...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2010 by Kerstin   view full review
WOW!! This was a VERY nice way to jazz up white rice! I usually only buy brown rice but this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2007 by Emily   view full review
This was a really good variation for boring plain white rice. I used shallots instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2007 by opal~/~dragonfly (dana)   view full review
Thank you, Nanda, for a great recipe! The water did not all absorb for me, put I think I need...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2007 by Bucket of cookies   view full review
This rice was so easy to make,it was so good I did add 2 more tablespoons each of minced...

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