Posted on Friday, October 2, 2015 in
Side Recipes
Gorete's Portuguese Spiced Rice
This simple and delicious Portuguese spiced rice recipe (receita de arroz temperado) is easy to prepare.
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| Preparation time | 10 min |
| Cooking Time | 20 min |
| Ready In | 30 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
Ingredients
1 cup of rice2 and 3/4 cups of water1 and 1/2 tablespoons of butter1 teaspoon of salt1/4 teaspoon of black pepper1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder1 teaspoon of paprika1 teaspoon of tomato paste1 small onion, finely chopped1 (10 ounce) can of sliced mushrooms or 1 (10 ounce) can of baby clams, rinsed1⁄4 cup bell pepper, diced (any colour) (optional)
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Preparation
- Combine all of the ingredients in a large microwavable casserole dish with a lid.
- Cook in the microwave on high for 16 to 18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
- Fluff with a fork and serve.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Chef Gorete
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| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
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