Best Perfect Brazilian Buttery Rice Recipes

PERFECT BRAZILIAN BUTTERY RICE

Steps:

• In a pot, melt 1 tbs of butter.
• Add 1 cup white rice and fry it, almost continuously stirring with a spatula until some rice grains begin to brown (watch carefully, it can burn easily at this point).
• Quickly add 2 cups of boiling water (this will create a giant puff of hot steam).
• Add salt, if using.
• Cook with the heat on high until it starts boiling.
• Put the lid on, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
• Wait 5 minutes with the heat off, keeping the pot covered.
• Serve and enjoy!

TRUE BRAZILIAN RICE

Steps:

• Wash the rice until the water runs clear and set aside to dry. Boil enough water for two cups. Chop the onions and garlic finely. Place a pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once olive oil is heated add the chopped onions and garlic.
• Sauté until fragrant; approximately 3 minutes. Add the dry rice to the pan and stir for an additional 3-4 minutes making sure that the rice does not stick to the bottom of the pan. Add the two cups of boiling water to the rice and the salt.
• Place a lid on the pan and cook on medium heat for 8 minutes. Decrease the heat to low and cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until the water has all evaporated. If the rice is not cooked yet, add a little bit more water!

BRAZILIAN RICE

Steps:

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