Pilaf

Rice is definitely the mainstay of Brazilian lunches. However, sometimes we get tired of eating rice the same way every day. Therefore, a great way to vary is to do the Pilafwhich is simply delicious.

This recipe is a great accompaniment option for various dishes, being ideal for that Sunday lunch with family and friends. However, it can also be made for dinner, however you prefer. And best of all, you can customize the recipe to your liking by adding your favorite ingredients.

Ultimately, the Preparation time for this recipe is on average 50 minutes, and yields a total of 8 servings.

Greek rice recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of oil
• 1 small green pepper in thin strips
• 1 small red pepper in thin strips
• 1 carrot in thin strips
• 1 cup raisins (tea)
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 clove of minced garlic
• 2 cups of rice (see how to reduce up to 60% of rice calories)
• 4 cups of boiling water
• 3 chicken broth tablets

Preparation mode

1. First, heat a pan and add the oil to sauté the peppers and carrots.
2. Stir well until they start to soften.
3. Then add the raisins and set aside.
4. In a large pan, add the oil to sauté the onion and garlic.
5. Then, when it is transparent, add the rice and sauté together.
6. Add the water, chicken broth tablets and stir gently.
7. Lower the heat and let it cook for 15 minutes with the pan half closed.
8. Therefore, halfway through cooking the rice, add the sautéed peppers and onions.
9. Cover the pan and let it finish cooking until the rice is loose and soft.
10. Finally, remove from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes with the pan covered and it is ready to serve.

Tips for preparing Greek rice

• A fundamental tip for making Greek rice that helps speed up the process is to add warm water for cooking.
• In fact, if you make a mistake with the point or amount of water, we have a trick to save rice porridge.
• The good thing about Greek rice is that it leaves room to modify the dish according to your taste. For example, you can add green corn, peas, green beans, olives and whatever else you want.
• For cheese fans, you can also add some grated cheese on top. In fact, this is the perfect way to make Greek rice super creamy and tasty.
• That is one Great accompaniment to meat, poultry and fish.
• Furthermore, Greek rice is also a great option for those who make lunches for the week. So, if you want to freeze, the tip is to wait for the rice to cool down and put it in packaging and put it in the freezer. This way, it lasts up to 3 months.
• Finally, how about making a breast in beer sauce to serve with your Greek rice.

Anyway, what did you think of this recipe? And if you don’t know how to make rice, check out these 5 tips so you never make a mistake again.

Sources: Nestlé Everything Tasty Recipes