Portuguese Rice

Chef #586911's Note:

This is the easiest and tastiest rice. This is the rice that is served at Portuguese weddings. You can add shrimp to it if you like.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic , chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon spanish paprika
• ¼ cup hot banana pepper (the ones that come in the jar)
• 3 cups parboiled rice
• 6 cups boiling water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. Add oil and garlic to large skillet over med heat.
2. Cook until garlic soft.
3. Add tomato paste. Cook for about 3 minutes.
4. Add paprika, salt, pepper, hot peppers and rice.
5. Cook for about 5 minutes until rice becomes translucent.
6. Add boiling water and stir for a few minutes.
7. Transfer skillet to over for about 30 minutes until rice is cooked.
8. Enjoy.