Wednesday, August 3, 2011

A Brazilian Favorite

I got this recipe from one of my mission comps the other day. I had forgotten how much i love this dish and how easy it is to make. Please someone, try it and let me know what you think.

Stroganof de Frango (chicken stroganoff) & Arroz (rice)

Ingredients:

1 lb chicken breast chopped or shredded

8 oz can tomato sauce

half pint heavy cream

garlic, evoo, s & p

Cook chicken with garlic, evoo and s&p. Add tomato sauce and cream. Simmer 5 - 10 min. Serve over rice (recipe below).

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon of oil
1 (small) chopped onion = 1 tablespoon
1 (small) clove of crushed garlic
1 cup of rice
1 1/2 cup of boiling water
1 teaspoon of salt

Preparation:

1. Sauté the onion and the garlic in hot oil.
2. Add the rice and stir-fry well.
3. Add the water and the salt.
4. Let the water boil for some minutes.
5. When the water level drops, cover the pan and lower the heat.
6. When the rice is cooked, turn off the heat and let the rice rest for about 10 minutes.
7. Put the rice in a bowl and serve it.