Portuguese rice?!
Portuguese rice?
does anyone have any authentic recipes for this kind of rice. usually when i go to a portuguese restauraunt it's fairly greasy, but tasty!
Answers:
Portuguese Rice
1 Linguica sausage -- small dice
3/4 cup raw long-grain white rice
1 1/2 cups Water
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons cilantro -- fresh
Sauté diced sausage in a heavy saucepan until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain off excess fat. Add rice, stirring well to coat grains. Add water and salt, and bring a boil. Lower heat, cover pan, and simmer for 19 minutes, or until grains are soft and water has evaporated. Stir in cilantro. Serves 4.
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PORTUGESE RICE
1 green pepper, diced
2-3 large tomatoes, skined and diced
1 medium onion thinly sliced
1 cup long grain rice
1 1/2 cups water (might need more)
salt and pepper
olive oil
Directions:
Saute onion in oil, add pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and cooks 10 more minutes. Add rice and stir to cover with vegetables. Add water, salt and pepper. Simmer till water is absorbed. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
3 slices bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips
1 cup chopped red onion (about 1 medium)
3/4 teaspoon McCormick? Gourmet Collection? Rosemary, Crushed
1 teaspoon McCormick? Gourmet Collection? Garlic Salt
1/4 teaspoon McCormick? Gourmet Collection? Black Pepper, Coarse Grind
1 1/4 cups long grain rice
2 medium tomatoes, diced and drained (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1. Cook bacon in 10-inch skillet until crisp; remove and set aside. Reserve 1 1/2 tablespoons bacon drippings in skillet.
2. Add onion, crushed rosemary, garlic salt and black pepper to skillet. Cook and stir on medium heat 3 to 4 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes longer.
3. Add tomatoes. Gradually stir in broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
4. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Add cooked bacon and parsley; fluff with fork.
Nutrition Information per 1 serving
Calories: 213 Sodium: 569 mg
Fat: 5 g Carbohydrates: 36 g
Cholesterol: 6 mg Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 6 g