Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
0.25 cup

olive oil

2 unit

onions

finely chopped

1.5 cup

rice

3 cup

chicken broth

hot

10 ounce

Italian plum tomatoes

canned, drained and chopped

1 tsp

salt

to taste

1 cup

cilantro

to garnish

1 unit

tomatoes

wedges to garnish

Step 1
~3 min

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2
~3 min

Add finely chopped onions to the saucepan.

Step 3
~3 min

Saute onions until they become transparent.

Step 4
~3 min

Add rice to the saucepan.

Step 5
~3 min

Cook, stirring constantly, until rice grains are coated with oil and feel hot (about 3 minutes).

Step 6
~3 min

Add hot chicken broth (or vegan alternative) to the saucepan.

Step 7
~3 min

Add drained and chopped Italian plum tomatoes to the saucepan.

Step 8
~3 min

Add salt to taste.

Step 9
~3 min

Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 10
~3 min

Reduce heat to very low.

Step 11
~3 min

Cover the saucepan.

Step 12
~3 min

Cook until the rice is done, approximately 20 minutes.

Step 13
~3 min

Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Step 14
~3 min

Garnish with tomato wedges.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Rinse the rice before cooking to remove excess starch.

Adjust the amount of salt to your preference.

For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.

Use long grain rice for best results.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with grilled chicken or fish.

Pair with Brazilian Black Beans (Feijão).

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled Chicken
Grilled Fish
Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Brazil

Cultural Significance

A staple side dish in Brazilian cuisine, served with nearly every meal.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Lunch
Side Dish

Popularity Score

65/100