Brazilian Garlic Rice

"This is delicious when you want a nutty, garlicky rice side dish. It complements chicken, pork, and fish very nicely and is traditionally served with a sprinkling of hot sauce. If you can find authentic molho apimentado (hot sauce madde with bird chiles), all the better!"
 
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Ready In:
1hr
Ingredients:
8
Serves:
4-6
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ingredients

  • 12 cup olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, sliced very thinly
  • 3 tablespoons shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas, find them in the latino section of many stores)
  • 2 cups long grain rice
  • 12 onion, minced (about 3/4 cup)
  • 4 cups water
  • salt
  • hot sauce
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directions

  • In a small saucepan saute the sliced garlic in the olive oil on low heat until garlic is crispy and light golden brown.
  • Drain garlic on paper towels and reserve 1-1/2 tablespoons of the garlicky olive oil.
  • In a small skillet, toast pumpkin seeds lightly (they'll begin popping all over the place), then finely mince them.
  • Set aside.
  • Transfer the 1-1/2 tablespoons of reserved olive oil to a large saucepan and saute the onion and rice together for about 3 minutes.
  • Add water and salt, bring to a boil then lower heat, cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes or until done and liquid is absorbed.
  • Serve with minced toasted pumpkin seeds and garlic chips sprinkled on top; provide hot sauce for sprinkling also.

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Reviews

  1. Great comfort food type recipe. The kids enjoyed it too. Worth making.
     
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