Brazilian-Style Brown Rice with Shredded Carrots Recipe
Brown rice is a staple food in many countries, including Brazil, where it is often cooked with flavorful ingredients and spices to create a delicious and satisfying meal. If you’re looking for a tasty and easy-to-make recipe, then you’ll love this Brazilian-style brown rice with shredded carrots.
This dish is a perfect combination of healthy brown rice, flavorful white wine, rich chicken broth, and nutritious shredded carrots. It’s also made with ghee, a type of clarified butter that is commonly used in Brazilian cooking to add richness and flavor to dishes.
Here’s how to make this delicious dish in just a few simple steps:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of brown SmartRice
- 1/4 cup of white wine
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- 2 medium-sized shredded carrots
- 1 medium-sized chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons of ghee
Instructions:
- Rinse the brown SmartRice in a fine mesh strainer and set aside. This step is important because it removes any excess starch and dirt from the rice, ensuring that your final dish will be fluffy and not sticky.
- In a large saucepan, heat the ghee over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and saute for another 2 minutes.
- Add the shredded carrots to the saucepan and continue to sauté for another 2-3 minutes. The carrots will soften slightly, adding texture and color to the dish.
- Stir in the rinsed brown rice and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the rice is lightly toasted. This step will enhance the nutty flavor of the brown rice and help it cook evenly.
- Pour in the white wine and chicken broth, and bring the mixture to a boil. The wine will add a subtle sweetness and acidity to the dish, while the chicken broth will add richness and depth of flavor.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 35-40 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is fully absorbed. This step is important because it allows the rice to cook evenly and absorb all the flavors from the ingredients.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit for 10 minutes, covered. This step will allow the rice to steam and become fluffy.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot. Enjoy your delicious and nutritious Brazilian-style brown rice with shredded carrots!
Optional: You can add some freshly chopped cilantro or parsley for an extra burst of flavor.
This dish is perfect for those who are looking for a healthy and flavorful meal that is easy to make. It’s also great for busy weeknights or for meal prepping, as it can be made in advance and reheated for a quick and satisfying meal.
So, why not try this delicious and nutritious dish today? You won’t be disappointed!
Directions:
Rinse the brown rice in a fine mesh strainer and set aside.
In a large saucepan, heat the ghee over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and saute for 2 more minutes.
Add the shredded carrots to the saucepan and continue to sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the rinsed brown rice and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the rice is lightly toasted.
Pour in the white wine and chicken broth, and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 35-40 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is fully absorbed.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit for 10 minutes, covered.
Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot. Enjoy your delicious and nutritious Brazilian-style brown rice with shredded carrots!
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