Portuguese Rice
Found this recipe by emeril on food network, posting for zwt. To be made as an accompaninment to recipe#481914.
Steps
In a 4-quart pot , heat the oil over medium-high heat.
Add the onions and garlic and stir-fry until golden.
Add the rice and cook , stirring constantly , until slightly toasted and fragrant , 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the water , bay leaf , tomatoes and salt and bring to a boil.
Cover and reduce the heat so that the rice just simmers.
Cook undisturbed until tender , about 20 minutes.
Remove from the heat and let stand covered without stirring for 10 minutes.
Fluff with a fork , discard the bay leaf , and serve.
Ingredients
canola oil, yellow onion, garlic cloves, long grain white rice, boiling water, bay leaf, tomatoes, salt