Portuguese Rice

Portuguese rice is the only rice recipe I’ll make, and it’s fool-proof. Seriously, there’s no messing up making rice this way! Learn how to cook perfect rice every time with this easy rice recipe.

Course Main or side dish

Cuisine Portuguese

Keyword how to cook rice, how to make rice, portuguese rice, rice recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 230kcal

Author Isabel Laessig

Equipment

Pot with a lid

Ingredients

4 cups water
2 chicken bouillon cubes or 2 tablespoons powdered chicken bouillon
1 small onion whole
2 cups long grain rice uncooked
4 tablespoons butter salted
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, add in chicken bouillon and mix well.
4 cups water, 2 chicken bouillon cubes
Add 1 small onion to the center of the pan.
1 small onion
Reduce heat to low and pour in the rice to surround the onion.
2 cups long grain rice
Cover and do not touch* for approximately 30 minutes, until the rice is fully cooked and tender.
Remove and discard the onion.
Stir in 4 Tbsp. butter until completely melted. Stir in well.
4 tablespoons butter
Taste your rice to see if it needs any salt. Serve, and enjoy your fluffy white rice recipe!
1 teaspoon salt

Video

Notes

How to reheat rice: Microwave on high 1-2 minutes with a bit of water or a pat of butter.
DO NOT TOUCH the rice while it's cooking! I know it can be tempting to stir it, but trust me: don't do it! The rice will perfectly cook without you touching it.

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