BRAZILIAN CHRISTMAS RICE
This festive rice pilaf is a Christmas dish from Brazil. The rice is cooked with Champagne and studded with dried fruits and sun-dried tomatoes.
Provided by Mia
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Pilaf
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Soak raisins in a bowl of hot water until soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in raisins, rice, and salt; cook and stir until rice is coated with oil, about 3 minutes.
- Pour boiling water and Champagne into the saucepan. Cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Place dried apricots in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; simmer until soft, about 5 minutes. Drain and cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Cut into strips.
- Place grated carrot in a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Season with salt. Let soak until softened, about 5 minutes. Drain.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in apricot strips and sun-dried tomatoes; cook for 2 minutes.
- Fold apricot strips and sun-dried tomatoes into the cooked rice. Pile rice onto a serving platter; garnish with grated carrot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.2 calories, Carbohydrate 62.2 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 98.5 mg, Sugar 21.5 g
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Brendan Breen
[email protected]This rice is a little bland for my taste.
Emeka Okoye
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my rice turned out mushy.
Munir Ahmed
[email protected]This rice is a great way to add some color to your plate.
Hanifa Bucay
[email protected]I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Brazilian food.
Md Kuddus
[email protected]This rice is perfect for a potluck or party.
MD.ZAIDUL HAQUE
[email protected]This rice is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and it was just as good the next day.
Gianna Alcala
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of raisins, but I still enjoyed this rice.
Huzaifa akhtar
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Pema yonten Lama
[email protected]I love that this rice is made with healthy ingredients.
Lianne Richards
[email protected]This rice is absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making it again.
Gabriel Davis
[email protected]Overall, I thought this was a good recipe, but I would make a few changes next time.
Brinda
[email protected]I found that the rice took longer to cook than the recipe stated.
Goodness Isiguzor
[email protected]The rice was a little too dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good.
ayana shaji
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to add some Brazilian flair to your holiday meal.
Pavlin Lazarov
[email protected]I've made this rice several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Mansoor Aziz
[email protected]This rice is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
It's Me
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The raisins and nuts add a nice sweetness and crunch, while the vegetables add a savory flavor.
Antonette Brown
[email protected]This Brazilian Christmas Rice was a hit at our holiday dinner! It was flavorful and festive, and the perfect side dish to our main course.