BRAZILIAN CHRISTMAS RICE
This festive rice pilaf is a Christmas dish from Brazil. The rice is cooked with Champagne and studded with dried fruits and sun-dried tomatoes.
Provided by Mia
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Pilaf
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Soak raisins in a bowl of hot water until soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in raisins, rice, and salt; cook and stir until rice is coated with oil, about 3 minutes.
- Pour boiling water and Champagne into the saucepan. Cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Place dried apricots in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; simmer until soft, about 5 minutes. Drain and cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Cut into strips.
- Place grated carrot in a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Season with salt. Let soak until softened, about 5 minutes. Drain.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in apricot strips and sun-dried tomatoes; cook for 2 minutes.
- Fold apricot strips and sun-dried tomatoes into the cooked rice. Pile rice onto a serving platter; garnish with grated carrot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.2 calories, Carbohydrate 62.2 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 98.5 mg, Sugar 21.5 g
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A7MED M0STAPHA
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.
Genji Bhai
[email protected]I love the colorful presentation of this dish. It's sure to be a hit at any party.
Nondon Das
[email protected]This rice dish is a great way to use up leftover turkey or ham.
Ella Ozola
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to add some Brazilian flavor to my holiday table.
Wesley Sniejder
[email protected]This rice dish is so festive and delicious. It's the perfect dish to serve at a Christmas party.
Irfan Ayub
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover rice.
Saleem Khokher
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a potluck or holiday dinner. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Mulwana Gilbert
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this rice dish. The raisins and nuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.
Mal Shadik
[email protected]This rice dish is so flavorful and festive. It's the perfect dish to serve at a holiday party.
Naresh Limbu
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it. It's a great way to add some Brazilian flair to your holiday meal.
Naeem Bashier
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a festive holiday dish. The presentation is beautiful and the flavors are amazing.
Md Ruman khan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the rice came out perfect. It was fluffy and flavorful.
Ranjit Mahato
[email protected]This rice dish was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Simphiwe Precious
[email protected]I've never had Brazilian Christmas rice before, but this recipe was amazing! The combination of flavors was perfect.
Ahsan Rana
[email protected]This Brazilian Christmas rice was a hit at our holiday gathering! The flavors were incredible, and the dish was so easy to make.