Rice with Pequi (Arroz com Pequi)

Ingredients
Serves 6
1 cup neutral vegetable oil (canola, soya, peanut)
2 cups pequi
2 cloves garlic chopped
1 medium yellow onion chopped
3 cup long-grain rice
2 cups chicken broth (vegetable broth can be substituted)
4 cups water
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp green onion, chopped
 

Combine water and broth in medium pan, bring to simmer. In another large, heavy pan heat the oil over medium heat and lightly fry the pequi. Add the onion and garlic and continue to fry, stirring to avoid sticking, until everything is lightly browned. Add the rice and fry for a few minutes, until all the rice is coated with oil and is slightly transparent. Cover with the simmer water-broth blend. Add salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, until liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender (about 20 minutes). Remove from heat, stir in the green onion, and serve.

 

 

 

Brazilian Appetizers