Brazilian Rice

TLu's Note:

We love rice and this rice came from a friend who keeps a container of it in her fridge. She serves it with every meal.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 4.0

• 1 cup onion , chopped
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup tomato , chopped
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 ½ cups water or 1 ½ cups broth

Directions:

1. Wash and drain rice.
2. Set aside.
3. Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
4. Add tomatoes, rice, salt, pepper and water or broth.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Bring heat to medium.
7. Cook until all bubbles on surface have disappeared.
8. Cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.

Reviews

[Chef #1506604]

A great recipe, and what makes it better is that it is so easy and direct. I used diced tomatoes from the can (drained) and it came out just perfect, used chicken broth (which I think is necessary), and I doubled the garlic. A great authentic dish, may want to add some Latin spices but it's just perfect just the way it is!

[MrsKette]

If you like this, you should try it the way my mother used to make. Just use lots of onions, diced. Stir fry them until they are transparent and follow the rest of the recipe. I used to be the first to dig in, since I love the onions that float to the top! Brings back childhood memories...

[Rikki Lynn]

I couldn't help myself - I did add a little chili powder while it was cooking. But this turned out to be the perfect accompaniment to one of my favorites here, Brazilian chicken with coconut milk sauce (http://www.recipezaar.com/Brazilian-Chicken-With-Coconut-Milk-Sauce-307015). Thank you to Meliska for recommending it!
I'll definitely be making this one again. MMmm!