Brazilian Rice

🥘 Ingredients

• cilantro (optional)
• garlic
  3 cloves
• long-grain rice
  1 c
• olive oil
  4 tbsp
• onion
  1
• salt
  1/4 tsp
• water
  2 c

🍳 Cookware

• colander
• medium-sized pot
• fork

1. 1

   Rinse the long-grain rice in a colander under cold water.

   long-grain rice: 1 c
2. 2

   Add the olive oil to a medium-sized pot on medium high heat. When the oil is hot, add the finely diced onion and minced garlic . Sauté for ⏱️ 4 minutes , stirring constantly.

   olive oil: 4 tbsp, onion: 1, garlic: 3 cloves
3. 3

   While that is cooking, boil 2 cups of water (or heat up a tea kettle).

   water: 2 c
4. 4

   Add the rinsed rice to the pot and stir for ⏱️ 2 minutes .
5. 5

   Now add the boiling water and salt . Reduce heat to simmer and cook the rice, covered, for ⏱️ 20 minutes .

   salt: 1/4 tsp
6. 6

   Turn off the heat and remove the pot's lid. Let the rice sit for ⏱️ 5 minutes then fluff with a fork .
7. 7

   Optionally top the rice with fresh chopped cilantro (optional) and serve.

   cilantro (optional)