Garlic And Coriander Rice – Arroz De Alho Com Coentros (Alentejo - Portugal)

  1. Chop the onions finely.
  2. Chop the 8 garlic cloves finely, removing the inner green part.
  3. Wash the coriander and remove 3 whole sprigs. Pat dry. rnRemove the leaves of the remaining coriander and chop finely.
  4. Wash the rice until the water comes out clean. Put the rice in a sieve and let drain.
  5. Bring the water to a boil and set aside.
  6. In a pan with a tight fitting lid, over medium heat, add the olive oil, the chopped onions the 3 sprigs of fresh coriander and the crushed coriander seeds, stir and fry until onion is translucent.
  7. Add the rice, stir very well to coat with the olive oil and lightly toast, add the garlic, mix to incorporate and add the hot water. Season with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to the minimum and cover, allowing to simmer gently for 17 minutes - DO NOT open the lid or stir the rice during this time.rnrnServe immediately.
  8. Turn off the heat and allow to rest for 3 minutes without opening the lid.
  9. Remove the whole coriander sprigs, fluff up the rice and mix in the chopped fresh coriander.
  10. Serve immediately.

long grain rice, water, onion, garlic, coriander, coriander seeds, fresh coriander, olive oil, salt

Taken from food52.com/recipes/1942-garlic-and-coriander-rice-arroz-de-alho-com-coentros-alentejo-portugal (may not work)

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