Portuguese rice?!


Question:

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




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