Brazilian Style Rice
In Brazil, rice is made with a slightly different method, sautéing the dry rice with garlic and onion before cooking with water. It results in tender, fluffy white rice with amazing flavor!
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 30 minutes minutes
- 1 tablespoon oil I use garlic olive oil, canola works fine, too
- 1 small-medium onion or 1/2 large onion
- 3-4 large cloves garlic finely minced or pressed
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Place water (a little more than 2 cups) in a tea kettle or bot on the stove and heat to boiling.
In the meantime, heat a separate pot to medium heat and add oil and onions. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until tender and fragrant and stir in garlic. Stir for about 20-30 seconds. Add rice and continue to stir often for about 3-5 minutes.
Add 2 cups boiling water, and salt and stir. When mixture comes to a boil, cover pot and reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 20 minutes and remove from heat. Fluff with fork and serve.
Yields about 4 cups of rice.