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# :rice: Brazilian Rice

![Brazilian Rice](../assets/images/brazilian-rice.jpg){ loading=lazy }

| :fork_and_knife_with_plate: Serves | :timer_clock: Total Time |
|:----------------------------------:|:-----------------------: |
| 4 | 31 minutes |

## :salt: Ingredients

- :rice: 1 cup long-grain rice
- :olive: 0.25 cup olive oil
- :onion: 1 onion
- :garlic: 3 cloves garlic
- :droplet: 2 cups water
- :salt: 0.25 tsp salt
- :herb: some cilantro (optional)

## :cooking: Cookware

- 1 colander
- 1 medium-sized pot
- 1 fork

## :pencil: Instructions

### Step 1

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

### Step 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.

### Step 3

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

### Step 4

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

### Step 5

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

### Step 6

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

### Step 7

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

## :link: Source

- <https://www.tastingtable.com/784579/easy-brazilian-rice-recipe/>