Portuguese Rice Recipe

Name: Portuguese Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

1
In a 4-quart medium saucepan heat the oil over high heat until hot.
2
Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 4 minutes.
3
Add the garlic, salt, red pepper, and bay leaf and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
4
Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes.
5
Add the water, parsley and cilantro and bring to a boil.
6
Add the rice and stir well.
7
When the liquid returns to a boil, stir again, then cover the pot and reduce the heat to low.
8
Cook the rice undisturbed for 20 minutes, or until the liquid is dissolved and the rice is tender.
9
Let rice stand for 5 minutes undisturbed before fluffing with a fork.
10
Serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Portuguese Rice falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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