Get ready to ignite your taste buds with the most electrifying rice dish you'll ever experience! 🔥 Peri Peri Tomato Rice is not just a recipe; it's a culinary adventure that brings the bold, spicy flavors of Portuguese cuisine straight to your dinner table. Imagine a vibrant, mouth-watering rice dish that combines the tangy sweetness of tomatoes with the fiery kick of peri peri sauce - this isn't just another boring rice recipe, this is a flavor explosion that will transform your ordinary meal into an extraordinary dining experience!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: Portuguese
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons peri peri sauce
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add a splash of olive oil and sauté the chopped onions until they become translucent and slightly golden, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the onions and cook for an additional 30-45 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning and release the aromatic flavors.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice and peri peri sauce. Stir to combine and let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes to develop the flavors.
- Add the rinsed basmati rice to the pan and stir to coat the rice with the tomato and peri peri mixture, ensuring each grain is well incorporated.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add salt to taste. Stir gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and let the rice simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Once cooked, remove from heat and let the rice stand covered for 5 minutes to allow the steam to finish cooking the rice and help it become fluffy.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve hot as a side dish or main course.
Tips
- Rice Rinsing is Crucial: Always thoroughly rinse your basmati rice to remove excess starch, which ensures fluffy, separated grains that don't become sticky.
- Flavor Building: Take your time sautéing onions and garlic. The caramelization creates a deeper, more complex flavor base for your rice.
- Peri Peri Intensity: Adjust the amount of peri peri sauce to match your spice tolerance. Start with less and add more if you want extra heat.
- Broth Matters: Use high-quality vegetable broth for richer flavor. Homemade is best, but a good store-bought brand works well too.
- Steam Matters: Let the rice rest covered after cooking for 5 minutes. This allows steam to evenly distribute and makes the rice perfectly fluffy.
- Garnish Generously: Fresh parsley adds a bright, fresh contrast to the spicy rice. Don't skip this final touch!Pro Tip: For an extra flavor boost, toast the rice in the pan for a minute before adding liquid to enhance its nutty undertones.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 55g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
