Best 8 Portuguese Yellow Rice Recipes

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Portuguese yellow rice, also known as "arroz amarelo" in Portuguese, is a flavorful and colorful dish that is enjoyed in many parts of the world. It is a classic Portuguese side dish that is often served with fish, chicken, or pork. The vibrant yellow color of the rice comes from adding saffron or turmeric to the cooking liquid. This aromatic rice dish is a great way to add a pop of color and flavor to any meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PORTUGUESE RICE



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Found this recipe by Emeril on Food Network, posting for ZWT. To be made as an accompaninment to recipe#481914.

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup canola oil
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups long grain white rice, washed and drained
4 cups boiling water
1 bay leaf
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.2, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 154.7, Carbohydrate 58.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.5, Protein 5.4

HOW TO MAKE PORTUGUESE RICE



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How to Make Portuguese Rice. One of the classic recipes of Portuguese cuisine, this Portuguese rice is cooked with bell peppers and spices. This beautiful yellow rice is easy to make and pairs really well with chicken. Saute the...

Provided by wikiHow

Categories     Rice and Beans

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 Tbsp oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper (capsicum), chopped
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ground cumin
2 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp dried chili flakes
2 cups rice, rinsed (long grain rice or basmati rice)
1 chicken stock cube, crushed
2 tsp lemon juice
½ cup green peas (frozen or cooked)
1 cup chopped tomatoes (optional)
3 cups water
Salt

Steps:

  • Saute the vegetables. Heat oil in a medium-sized pan. Add the onions, capsicum and garlic. Fry for 2 minutes or until the onions become soft. Add chopped tomatoes (optional) and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the turmeric powder, cumin, paprika, and chili flakes. Stir to combine.
  • Add the washed rice to the pan. Stir. Fry for 2 minutes.
  • Add the chicken stock cube, water, and lemon juice. Season with salt. Stir well. When it boils, reduce heat to low, and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the rice is nearly done.
  • Add green peas. Add green peas to the pan and stir gently.
  • Cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed. The cooking time of rice vary depends on the type of rice you used. Long grain rice usually take about 20 minutes to cook and basmati rice will take about 10 minutes to cook. The Portuguese rice is ready to enjoy.

PORTUGUESE RICE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
2 1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice

Steps:

  • In a 4-quart medium saucepan heat the oil over high heat until hot. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 4 minutes. Add the garlic, salt, red pepper, and bay leaf and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the water, parsley and cilantro and bring to a boil. Add the rice and stir well. When the liquid returns to a boil, stir again, then cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Cook the rice undisturbed for 20 minutes, or until the liquid is dissolved and the rice is tender.
  • Let rice stand for 5 minutes undisturbed before fluffing with a fork. Serve immediately.

CINDY'S YELLOW RICE



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This is an easy yellow rice.

Provided by cindy_richelle

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups water
1 cup white rice
¼ cup dried minced onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add rice, onion, olive oil, turmeric, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Cover the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is cooked, about 20 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 586.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

YELLOW RICE



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An easy Yellow Rice recipe. Turmeric gives this rice its vivid color.

Categories     Rice     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Shallot     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chopped shallot
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 1/2 cups jasmine rice or basmati rice, well rinsed
2 1/4 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 teaspoon (scant) salt
1/2 teaspoon (scant) turmeric

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallot and garlic; saute until just beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add rice, broth, salt, and turmeric. Bring rice to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes.

PORTUGUESE SWEET RICE



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My mom would always make this delicious, creamy rice pudding when we were kids. If a thicker rice is desired, increase rice to 1 1/4 cups and add another egg. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

Provided by John Pacheco

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Portuguese

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ½ quarts milk
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over high heat combine sugar and milk. When bubbles form at the edges, stir in rice and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 60 minutes, stirring often, until rice is tender. Do not allow to boil.
  • Remove from heat and vigorously stir in beaten eggs, a little at a time, until well incorporated. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Cholesterol 61.1 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 93.2 mg, Sugar 33.7 g

BRAZILIAN YELLOW RICE



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This dish is a staple that was brought to Brazil in the 1500s by Portuguese colonizers. Saffron was originally used to season and color the rice, but turmeric became more popular due to its greater abundance and lower price. This version is based on a college friend's recipe. Her family in Brazil usually served it alongside black beans stewed with similar ingredients to compliment the flavor and make a complete meal. For special occasions, they added chicken, peppers and peas, transforming the rice into a popular dish called galinhada.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, cut into small dice (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 3/4 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Add the oil to a medium saucepan and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the onions, turmeric, coriander, cumin, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon salt and reduce the heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened and the spices are toasted, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the rice and stir until the grains are completely incorporated into the onion mixture. Add the broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover tightly and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes more; the rice will continue to steam. Uncover the pot. All the broth should be absorbed and the onions will be on top. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

YELLOW RICE WITH EVERYTHING



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This is a yellow rice dish that my husband "created" in his mind. Of course, I had to make the culinary magic happen, but at least he contributed! A very good rice dish that can be served on the side, or as the main course.

Provided by Krystal-Belle

Categories     White Rice

Time 55m

Yield 3/4 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup white rice
2 cups water
sazon goya with coriander and annatto
1 smoked sausage or 1 kielbasa
1/2 cup frozen mixed vegetables
1 tablespoon oil or 1 tablespoon margarine
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 cup onion, diced small
1/4 cup green pepper, diced small

Steps:

  • Cut kielbasa/smoked sausage into small cubes. After cutting, brown in a frying pan for about 2-3 minutes until the sausage is heated through and slightly browned. Place into a separate dish but leave the oil produced from the kielbasa in the pan. In the same pan that the sausage was removed from, cook onions and green peppers until soft.
  • In a medium sized pot, put water, rice, oil, 1 packet of sazon, and salt together and bring to a boil. Once this begins to boil, turn it down to a low heat setting and simmer for about 20 minutes with the lid on, but tilted to release air.
  • When water is almost completely absorbed into the rice, add vegetables and kielbasa (with the oil that the kielbasa produced). Stir and cover.
  • Cook covered until rice is fluffy and tender, about another 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.4, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 10.4, Sodium 161.4, Carbohydrate 43, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 0.8, Protein 6.3

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for fresh vegetables, flavorful spices, and high-quality rice.
  • Rinse the rice before cooking to remove any starch and help it cook evenly.
  • Use a large pot or skillet to cook the rice so that it has plenty of room to expand.
  • Bring the water or broth to a boil before adding the rice. This will help the rice cook evenly.
  • Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot or skillet. This will help the rice to steam and cook evenly.
  • Do not stir the rice while it is cooking. Stirring can break up the grains and make the rice mushy.
  • Once the rice is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before fluffing it with a fork. This will help the rice to absorb any remaining moisture and prevent it from sticking together.
  • Serve the rice immediately or let it cool and store it in the refrigerator for later.

Conclusion:

Portuguese yellow rice is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect Portuguese yellow rice every time.

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