jagasita (portuguese rice)

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35 Pinches
Sacramento, CA
Updated on Jul 5, 2011

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.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • 2 cups long grain white rice
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 can beans lima, cranberry bean, pinto, black, kidney, green peas)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons paprika, sweet mild

How To Make jagasita (portuguese rice)

  • Step 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).

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