Arroz Brasileiro Brazilian Rice Recipes

ARROZ BRASILEIRO (BRAZILIAN RICE WITH TOMATOES AND ONIONS)

Steps:

• In a large saucepan heat the oil over moderate heat and cook the onions for about five minutes, until transparent but not brown. Add the rice and stir for two to three minutes to coat the rice in oil. Add the remaining ingredients and return to the boil, stirring once or twice. Reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover the pan, and simmer for 20 minutes, until all the liquid is absorbed.

ARROZ BRASILEIRO (BRAZILIAN RICE)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and saute until transparent.
• Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, until grains are coated with oil and rice is hot (about 3 minutes).
• Add broth, tomatoes, and salt, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to very low. Cover and cook until done, about 20 minutes.
• Garnish with cilantro and tomatoes.

BRAZILIAN RICE (ARROZ BRASILEIRO)

Steps:

• Rinse and set aside rice. In a heavy pan heat oil and yellow onion. Add rice and stir fry with a wooden spoon at low heat for about 10 minutes. Add salt and 3 cups boiling water. Cover and let simmer at low heat. You will know the rice is finished when you see big holes in it and not quite all of the water has disappeared. Remove from heat, leave the lid on and let sit 15-20 min. If your pan is not really heavy, you may want to use a trick the Brazilians have discovered for conserving heat. Wrap your pan in newspapers and let sit 15-20 min. before serving.

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 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 RICE II (ARROZ BRASILEIRO II)

Steps:

• Make as Brazilian Rice, but just before you add the water, add a chopped tomato without skin or seeds. Stir fry until tomato loses it shape then add the water.