JAGASITA (PORTUGUESE RICE)

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My Mom made this w/many variations of beans & even green peas. I love it and always make it. My son now makes it for his fam.

Provided by Gayle Barr

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 c long grain white rice
4 c water
1 medium onion
2 Tbsp oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 can(s) beans lima, cranberry bean, pinto, black, kidney, green peas)
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp paprika, sweet mild

Steps:

  • 1. Bring water, salt, pepper, paprika to boil. Meanwhile Brown onion w/rinsed beans in oil. Add to water w/butter. Stir & bring to boil. Lower heat stir, cover and simmer on low 30mn. (i use long grain brown rice and simmer 30mn longer).

Timothy Mcdonald
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This rice dish is a great example of Portuguese cuisine. It's flavorful, hearty, and comforting.


Tarfi Hossain
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


Yarikk
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I'm not a big fan of rice, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors were amazing and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Rakesh Nishu
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This rice dish is a great comfort food. It's hearty and filling, and it always makes me feel good.


Mian haider
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This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very flavorful, thanks to the spices.


james addison
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I love the addition of the chorizo in this dish. It gives it a really nice flavor.


Cute sycoo Jordan
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This rice dish is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Md Alex
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's one of my favorite Portuguese recipes.


Jenelle Craven
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This dish is a little spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.


Salman Ahman
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This rice dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the colorful peppers and peas.


Jennifer Conduit
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I made this dish for my Portuguese grandmother and she loved it! She said it was the best jagasita she had ever had.


Caroline Chumpitaz
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very affordable.


Jessica Donya
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I'm not a big fan of chorizo, so I used bacon instead. It turned out great! The bacon added a nice smoky flavor to the dish.


mazon Khan
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This rice dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also very versatile - you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Mooosa Jutt
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.


Dylan Willoughby
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This dish was a little more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and authentic Portuguese rice dish that my friends and I enjoyed.


Tifa M
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I've never had Portuguese rice before, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the chicken and chorizo added a nice touch.


Dre Smith
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This Portuguese rice dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.