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...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
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2 1/2 cups water (or more)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch slivers
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1/2 medium red onion, diced
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1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
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1/2 green bell pepper, medium, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch dice
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1/2 red bell pepper, medium, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch dice
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1/2 cup corn kernel, cooked
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1/4 cup raisins, dark
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1/4 cup raisins, golden
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3 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
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salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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