Brazilian Rice

🥘 Ingredients

• long-grain rice 1 cup
• olive oil ¼ cup
• onion 1
• garlic 3 cloves
• water 2 cups
• salt ¼ tsp
• cilantro (optional)

1. 1

   Rinse the long-grain rice in a colander under cold water.
2. 2

   Add the olive oil to a medium-sized pot on medium high heat. When the oil is hot, add the finely diced onion and minced garlic . Sauté for 4 minutes , stirring constantly.
3. 3

   While that is cooking, boil 2 cups of water (or heat up a tea kettle).
4. 4

   Add the rinsed rice to the pot and stir for 2 minutes .
5. 5

   Now add the boiling water and salt . Reduce heat to simmer and cook the rice, covered, for 20 minutes .
6. 6

   Turn off the heat and remove the pot's lid. Let the rice sit for 5 minutes then fluff with a fork .
7. 7

   Optionally top the rice with fresh chopped cilantro (optional) and serve.