Portuguese Spiced Rice Food

(BETTER THAN) NANDO'S RICE

Steps:

• Fry pepper and onion in heated oil for 2 minutes; stirring constantly
• Add dried spices to the pan and cook for further 1 minute (Add more oil if the mixture is dry)
• Add rice, water and chicken stock to the hot pan
• Bring mixture to boil, then immediately turn the heat to lowest possible and add the frozen peas (move to a smaller hob if needed)
• Cover with lid and cook for around 30 minutes (until cooked). Mix the rice regularly and re-cover with the lid to ensure the rice doesn't stick.
• Once completely cooked, stir and serve

PORTUGUESE RICE

Steps:

• In a 4-quart medium saucepan heat the oil over high heat until hot. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 4 minutes. Add the garlic, salt, red pepper, and bay leaf and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the water, parsley and cilantro and bring to a boil. Add the rice and stir well. When the liquid returns to a boil, stir again, then cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Cook the rice undisturbed for 20 minutes, or until the liquid is dissolved and the rice is tender.
• Let rice stand for 5 minutes undisturbed before fluffing with a fork. Serve immediately.

PORTUGUESE SWEET RICE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over high heat combine sugar and milk. When bubbles form at the edges, stir in rice and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 60 minutes, stirring often, until rice is tender. Do not allow to boil.
• Remove from heat and vigorously stir in beaten eggs, a little at a time, until well incorporated. Serve warm.

HOMEMADE NANDOS RICE

Steps:

• Peel and chop the onion, garlic and red pepper.
• Put the oil in a pan (I like to use a shallow casserole dish). Add the onion, garlic and pepper and sauté them over a low heat. You want them to soften with the onion just starting to turn golden
• Add the chilli flakes, paprika, cumin and turmeric, stir in and fry for another minute until fragrant.
• Add the rice and stir until it is coated with the spice and oil mixture.
• Pour over the stock, Add a little salt. Bring to a gentle simmer. Then put the lid on the pan and leave on the lowest heat for 18 minutes.
• Meanwhile pour the peas into a bowl and cover with boiling water to defrost and cook them.
• After 18 minutes, turn the heat off and allow to stand for 5 minutes. The rice will have absorbed all the liquid. Drain the peas and add to the pan. Put the lid back on immediately and leave for another 5 minutes.
• Fluff the rice with a fork to mix the peas in, replace the lid and allow to stand for up to 15 minutes before serving.

PORTUGUESE SPICED RICE

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients in a large microwavable casserole dish with a lid. Cook in the microwave on high for 18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and serve.

PORTUGUESE SPICE BLEND

Steps:

• Grind paprika, pepper, parsley, chili powder, cumin, oregano, lemon zest, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, allspice, nutmeg and bay leaf together.