Arroz apimentado: receita original

Ingredientes

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Few drops olive oil
• 1 small onion (finely diced)
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 1 carrot (finely diced)
• 1/2 red pepper (finely diced)
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 Knorr chicken stock pot
• 2 cups hot water
• Salt if needed

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Rinse the rice several times until the water runs mostly clear. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat the butter and a few drops of oil in a pot.

3. 3

   Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and red pepper. Sauté until the onion becomes soft and translucent.

4. 4

   Add the chilli powder, paprika, turmeric, oregano, and tomato paste. Stir well and cook for a few seconds.

5. 5

   Add the rice.

6. 6

   Dissolve the stock pot in the hot water and pour into the rice.

7. 7

   Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer until the rice is cooked and all the liquid has been absorbed, about 30 minutes.

8. 8

   In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the peas and gently mix them in.

9. 9

   Let the rice stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.