Jul 14 2026

White Rice Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Traditional White Rice a Brazilian must!

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Rinse the Rice

    In a fine mesh strainer, rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps to remove excess starch and prevents the rice from being gummy.

  2. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, salt, and olive oil.

  3. 3

    Bring to a Boil

    Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Simmer

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and let it simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.

  5. 5

    Fluff the Rice

    Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for another 5 minutes. Then, remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

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