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Crazy Rice Brazilian

This is a recipe that i found in steven raichlen's the barbecue bible" for brazil. you can also make this in a vegetarian form by leaving out the bacon and increasing the oil to 2 tablespoons."

Steps

Place the rice in a large bowl and add cold water to cover by 3 inches.
Swirl the rice around with your fingers until the water becomes cloudy , then pour through a strainer to drain.
Repeat the process until the water remains clear.
This will take 4 to 6 rinsings.
Place the rice in a large , heavy pot.
Add enough water to cover the rice by 3 / 4 inch.
Stir in the salt and butter and bring the rice to a boil over high heat.
Tightly cover the pan , reduce the heat to low , and cook the rice until tender , about 18 minutes , but check after 15 minutes: if the rice is too wet , set the cover ajar to allow some of the liquid to evaporate.
If too dry , add 2 to 3 tablespoons water.
Remove the pot from the heat and let the rice stand , covered , for 5 minutes.
Fluff it with a fork and set aside.
Meanwhile , prepare the flavorings.
Heat the oil in a large saut pan over medium heat.
Add the bacon and cook until lightly browned , about 4 minutes.
Pour off all but 2 tablespoons f.

Ingredients

long-grain white rice, water, salt, butter, olive oil, bacon, red onion, garlic clove, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, corn kernel, raisins, italian parsley, salt & freshly ground black pepper