Best Arroz Frito Portuguesa Fried Rice Recipes

Portuguese Tomato Rice (Arroz de Tomate) image

Provided by Martha

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon bacon fat (use lard if you don't have bacon fat, but we don't recommend using vegetable shortening since it won't add much flavor to this dish)
1 cup diced onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 cups fresh tomatoes cored and cut into large one inch chunks (save any juice from cutting)
1½ cups broth (we used vegetable, but chicken or beef will also work)
1 cup long-grain white rice
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

In a medium pot with a tight-fitting lid, melt bacon fat in the oil over medium high.
Add onions and garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
Add tomatoes with their juice, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
Add stock, bring to a boil and add rice, salt and pepper.
Cover and after it comes to a boil, lower to a gentle simmer and cook 20 minutes covered.
Remove from heat and fluff with fork before serving.

Arroz Blanco con PlATanos Fritos White Rice with Fried Plantains image

Provided by Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons sunflower or vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
2 cups white rice
4 cups chicken stock, heated
2 sprigs fresh hierbabuena or 2 tablespoons mint leaves
Salt and pepper
1 pound ripe plantains, peeled
1 cup sunflower or vegetable oil

Steps:

In a heavy 4-quart stockpot, heat the oil over low heat. Add the onion and fry until soft and clear, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to fry for another 3 to 5 minutes. Add the rice and stir well. Fry slowly without moving it too much, about 10 minutes. Stir in the hot chicken stock and the hierbabuena or mint. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and let cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until all the stock is absorbed. Do not peek at or stir the rice during the cooking process.
Cut the plantains in half. Cut each half lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices (about 4 to 5 slices). In an 8-inch cast-iron frying pan, heat the oil until smoking. Add the plantains and fry 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until brown. Remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels. Mound the rice on a plate or a platter and serve with the fried plantains on top.