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Perfect Portuguese White Rice
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Portuguese White Rice - A Perfect Side

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 11 minutes
Author: Andrew Gavin
Portuguese White Rice - A Perfect Side
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 1/2 cups white long grain rice, such as Carolina
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, small dice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, higher quality olive oil will improve the rice
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine, such as sauvignon blanc
  • 2 1/4 cups water

Equipment

  • 1 fine mesh strainer to rinse the rice grains
  • 1 medium size pot with a lid

Instructions
 

  • Measure rice and place in fine mesh strainer.
  • Rinse the rice under cold water for 1-2 minutes, until it runs clear.
  • Turn off the water and let the rice drain.
  • Heat the pot over medium heat.
  • Add the olive oil to the pot. There should be a nice layer of oil over the bottom of the pot. Add more oil if necessary to achieve this.
  • Once the oil is warm (shimmering), add the onion.
  • Onion in olive oil for Perfect Portuguese White Rice
    Cook the onion for 4 minutes, if browning begins lower the heat. We do not want the onion to brown.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the wine and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the rice, stir and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the water, stir the rice, and cover the pot with the lid.
  • Increase the heat to bring to a light boil.
  • Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, keeping the pot covered, cook for 11 minutes.
  • After 11 minutes, turn off the heat and remove the pot from the hot stove top.
  • Keep the pot covered until ready to eat.
  • Perfect Portuguese White Rice
    Fluff the rice with a large spoon and serve.
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