Posted on Friday, November 13, 2015 in
Side Recipes
Traditional and tasty Portuguese Tomato Rice Recipe
Traditional and tasty Portuguese tomato rice (arroz de tomate), a flavorful garlic, onions, and spices, side or main course.
| Preparation time | 10 min |
| Cooking Time | 30 min |
| Ready In | 40 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 6 |
Ingredients
1⁄4 cup canola oil1 yellow onion, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, minced3 cups long grain white rice, washed and drained4 cups boiling water1 bay leaf2 medium tomatoes, chopped1⁄2 teaspoon salt
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Preparation
- In a 4-quart pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the onions and garlic and stir-fry until golden.
- Add the rice and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly toasted and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the water, bay leaf, tomatoes and salt and bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce the heat so that the rice just simmers.
- Cook undisturbed until tender, about 20 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let stand covered without stirring for 10 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork, discard the bay leaf, and serve.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Emeril Lagasse, foodnetwork.com
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Comments
Shirley
Love rice, I follow my mother's recipe, the same as above with these additions: chopped red bell pepper, 1 bay leaf, 1 clove. This makes 3 meals for me. I've also used leftovers to stuff bell peppers.
3 Years ago, Sunday, September 11, 2022
Eileen
Hi PR my sister in law used make a rice with kale and kidney beans that I loved but I’ve never quite figured how to make??? Do you think anyone would have a recipe like that?? Thanks and thanks for everything you do!🙏🙏
3 Years ago, Friday, February 18, 2022
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Hi Eileen, I do have a similar one, just add kale to taste: https://portugueserecipes.ca/recipe/1019/26/Portuguese-Bean-Rice-Recipe
3 Years ago, Friday, February 18, 2022