Brazilian · main
Brazilian Rice
Brazilian Rice reads allium 6.2, salinity 4.4 and umami 2.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Brazilian main, about 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.6 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.0 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.7 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 0.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 6.4 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Allium 6.2 · Salinity 4.4 · Umami 2.1 · Bitterness 1.6 · Warm Spice 1.3 · Sweetness 1.0 · Earthy 0.9 · Herbaceous 0.7
What's in it (5)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tsp. chopped garlic
- 1 c. rice
- 2 c. water
- salt to taste
Time & effort: about 30 min (15 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 88.8 kcal, 1.8 g protein, 0.3 g fat, 19.8 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Saute onion in 2 tablespoons olive oil, then add garlic.
- When onion and garlic are transparent, add rice and water.
- When rice and water come to a boil, add salt.
- Cover and lower temperature to low heat and simmer until no water is in bottom of pan, approximately 20 minutes.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Khash (Dawn Broth of Trotters and Tripe) — Armenian
- Arroz com Feijao — Brazilian
- Zakwas na Żurek (Rye Sour Starter) — Polish
- White Rice With Black Beans And Winter Squash — Latin American
- Ogórki Kiszone (Salt-Brined Dill Cucumbers) — Polish
Keep reading: what allium, salinity, umami mean in the flavor lexicon · the world's cuisines, by flavor.
See how this dish fits your palate — take the short taste test →
Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.