tasty rice (arroz saboroso)

Name: Tasty Rice (Arroz saboroso)
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Portugese
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 1 - large onion finely chopped; 1 - large clove garlic, minced; 1 - large carrot, finely chopped; 1 - sweet red or green pepper, seeded, cored and diced; 3 cup(s) chicken stock or water; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground allspice (the secret ingredient in this tasty rice!!; 1 - dash of piri-piri or tabasco sauce; 1 cup(s) short or long grain rice

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Doreen Fish

Oshawa, ON

Updated on Jan 7, 2011

This recipe was given to me by a Portuguese friend about 5 or 6 years ago...it is my favorite rice dish. Great on its own or with any meal as a side dish.

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method Stove Top

yield 4 - 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 - large onion finely chopped
1 - large clove garlic, minced
1 - large carrot, finely chopped
1 - sweet red or green pepper, seeded, cored and diced
3 cups chicken stock or water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice (the secret ingredient in this tasty rice!!
1 - dash of piri-piri or tabasco sauce
1 cup short or long grain rice

How To Make tasty rice (arroz saboroso)

Step 1

I a large heavy saucepan or dutch oven, melt the butter over med-high heat;, cook the onion, carrot, pepper and garlic, stirring occasionally for 3 - 5 minutes until softened.Pour in stock, cover and bring to a boil. Stir in salt, allspice, piri piri sauce and rice.. Cover and return to boil. Reduce heat to low and cook till all liquid evaporates. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Serve.

Step 2

I didn't have any peppers today so left it out ...just as good with just the carrots , garlic and onions.
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