Brazilian Carrot Rice

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 onion, diced (about half a cup diced)
• 2 tsp Brazilian Sofrito (or 2 cloves of garlic, minced)
• 1 cup freshly grated carrots
• 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice (unwashed)
• 1.5 tsp kosher salt
• 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium sauce pan, heat up the oil.

2. 2

   Add the diced onion and cook until transparent, about 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the garlic and cook until fragrant - about a minute.

4. 4

   Add the rice, the grated carrots, and the salt and stir for about a minute.

5. 5

   Add 1 3/4 cup of water to the pan and bring to a gentle boil.

6. 6

   Reduce to a simmer, cover and let it simmer until all water has been absorbed (try not to peak – we don’t want to lose steam that’s precious for the next step!)

7. 7

   Turn off the heat and let the rice pot sit covered for another 10 mins – steam.

8. 8

   Open the pot, then "air" the rice for a minute or two. Then, sprinkle in the parsley (if using), fluff with a fork, and serve!