Basic white rice with separate, fluffy grains.
recipes Brazilian side dish omnivore
Porções (base: 4)
Tempo total
25 min
Preparo
5 min
Cozimento
20 min
Dificuldade
easy
Custo
low
Ingredientes
- 2 cup rice
- 2 tablespoon oil or olive oil
- 1/2 unit chopped onion
- 2 clove minced garlic
- 4 cup hot water
- to taste salt
Modo de preparo
- 1
Rinse the rice under running water until it runs clear; drain well.
- 2
Heat the oil in a pot and sauté the onion and garlic until lightly golden.
- 3
Add the rice and stir for a couple of minutes to coat the grains.
- 4
Add the hot water and salt, stir, then cook on low heat with the lid slightly ajar.
- 5
When the water is absorbed, turn off the heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes before serving.
Dicas
- • For extra aroma, add a bay leaf while cooking.
- • Fluff the rice with a fork before serving to keep the grains separate.