jagasita (portuguese rice)

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Gayle Barr
Sacramento, CA

My Mom made this w/many variations of beans & even green peas. I love it and always make it. My son now makes it for his fam.

(1 rating)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For jagasita (portuguese rice)

  • 2 c
    long grain white rice
  • 4 c
    water
  • 1 md
    onion
  • 2 Tbsp
    oil
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • 1 can
    beans lima, cranberry bean, pinto, black, kidney, green peas)
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    paprika, sweet mild

How To Make jagasita (portuguese rice)

  • 1
    Bring water, salt, pepper, paprika to boil. Meanwhile Brown onion w/rinsed beans in oil. Add to water w/butter. Stir & bring to boil. Lower heat stir, cover and simmer on low 30mn. (i use long grain brown rice and simmer 30mn longer).

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