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Portuguese Rice
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Servings: 8
This is the easiest and tastiest rice. This is the rice that is served at Portuguese weddings. You can add shrimp to it if you like.
Ingredients:
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon spanish paprika
1/4 cup hot banana pepper (the ones that come in the jar)
3 cups parboiled rice
6 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
1. Add oil and garlic to large skillet over med heat.
2. Cook until garlic soft.
3. Add tomato paste. Cook for about 3 minutes.
4. Add paprika, salt, pepper, hot peppers and rice.
5. Cook for about 5 minutes until rice becomes translucent.
6. Add boiling water and stir for a few minutes.
7. Transfer skillet to over for about 30 minutes until rice is cooked.
8. Enjoy.
By RecipeOfHealth.com