Arroz BrancoBrazilian Garlic Rice

The daily foundation.

• 6 servings
• Cook 2 mins
• Nacional

Arroz Branco is the daily base of the Brazilian meal. Unwashed long-grain white rice is toasted in oil with minced garlic before adding boiling water, yielding fluffy, individual grains (soltinho).

Ingredients

• •400 g Long-Grain White Rice — Primary Starch Base
• •30 ml Neutral Vegetable Oil — Toasting Lipid
• •15 g Fresh Garlic (Minced) — Primary Aromatic
• •800 ml Boiling Water — Exact Hydration Liquid
• •8 g Fine Sea Salt — Seasoning Base

Method

1. Heat vegetable oilHeat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat
2. Add minced garlicAdd minced garlic and sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant and translucent; do not let the garlic brown
3. Add dry (unwashed)Add dry (unwashed) long-grain white rice to the saucepan
4. Toast, stirring continuouslyToast, stirring continuously for 2 minutes, until the edges of the grains turn translucent
5. Pour in boilingPour in boiling water (1:2 weight ratio of dry rice to water) and fine sea salt
6. Bring to aBring to a rolling boil (100°C) uncovered
7. Once the waterOnce the water level drops just below the surface of the rice grains, turn heat to low (85°C), cover tightly with a lid, and cook undisturbed for 10 to 12 minutes
8. Turn off heatTurn off heat, rest covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork

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