Simple garlic rice
A tasty Portuguese staple inspired by my mama.
Servings Prep Time
4people 20minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
20minutes 40minutes
Servings Prep Time
4people 20minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
20minutes 40minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Wash the cup of rice of any impurities until you rinse it and water no longer becomes cloudy, drain and set aside. Heat oil in a saucepan.
  2. Finely dice garlic on a chopping board, transfer to saucepan, sauté for 2-4 minutes, or until fragrant.
  3. Add the cleaned rice to the mix and stir within, for 1-2 minutes, on a medium heat. Coat well with garlic and oil mixture.
  4. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, crush a vegetable stock cube and stir within 1 cup of water.
  5. Once stock is dissolved, add to the rice, then add bayleaves into the saucepan; Bring to a boil.
  6. Once it is boiling, cover and simmer on a low heat for 10-15 minutes (or however long rice says on package instructions).
  7. Once water is fully absorbed, remove saucepan from heat, and allow to sit for 10-15 minutes prior to serving.
  8. Once rice is fluffy, it’s ready to serve, enjoy with your favourite entrée!
Recipe Notes

You can make this oil free, by adding a splash of water when sautéeing the garlic and rice.