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Portuguese Rice

2015-06-30
Portuguese Rice
  • Servings : 8
  • Prep Time : 10m
  • Cook Time : 30m
  • Ready In : 40m

Nothing boasts more Portugal, for Mediterranean flavours than a steaming just off the stove Portuguese Rice.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
  • 2 1/4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice

Method

Step 1

In a 4-quart medium saucepan heat the oil over high heat until hot.

Step 2

Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 4 minutes.

Step 3

Add the garlic, salt, red pepper, and bay leaf and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Step 4

Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes

Step 5

Add the water, parsley and cilantro and bring to a boil.

Step 6

Add the rice and stir well.

Step 7

When the liquid returns to a boil, stir again, then cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Cook the rice undisturbed for 20 minutes, or until the liquid is dissolved and the rice is tender.

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