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brazilian low fat rice

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9. Wash and drain rice.
10. Set aside.
11. Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
12. Add tomatoes, rice, salt, pepper and water or broth.
13. Bring to a boil.
14. Bring heat to medium.
15. Cook until all bubbles on surface have disappeared.
16. Cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.
17. BRAZILIAN PEPPER SCENTED RICE
18. 1. Pour the oil into a large saucepan and heat for a few seconds.
    2. Add the onion, garlic, and rice.
    3. Fry gently, stirring for about 4 minutes.
    4. Add the chili pepper, hot water, and salt. Stir well and bring to a boil.
    5. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until the rice is soft and the water has been absorbed.
    6. Remove the chili pepper and serve.
    7. CAIPIROSCA (BRAZILIAN LIME COCKTAIL)
    1. Wash the lime and cut into fourths.
    2. Put lime in a glass and add the sugar. Crush lime with the sugar well.
    3. Add the shot of Vodka and the ice cubes. Enjoy!
    4. BRAZILIAN BANANA CAKE
    5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    6. Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
    7. In a large bowl, mix together margarine and sugar until smooth.
    8. Mix in yolks.
    10. Stir in flour and baking powder alternately with the milk.
    11. In another bowl, beat egg whites until doubled in volume.
    12. Fold beaten whites into the dough.
    13. Spread into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
    14. Slice bananas over the top of the dough.
    15. In a small bowl, mix together the 2 tablespoons sugar and the cinnamon; sprinkle over bananas.
    16. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    17. Allow to cool.
    18. REFRESHING BRAZILIAN LEMONADE
    19. Divide all ingredients half. Cut off ends of each lime and cut each into 8 wedges.
    20. Place one half of the ingredients in a blender & blend for 20 seconds - NO LONGER! Strain, to remove peel then pour onto a pitcher.
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    22. Blend & strain the remaining half of the ingredients & add pitcher.
    23. Mix well & serve immediately over ice.
    24. BRAZILIAN LEMONADE
    25. Wash limes thoroughly. Cut off the ends and slice into eight wedges. Place limes in a blender with the sugar, sweetened condensed milk, water, and ice.
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    27. Blend in an electric blender, pulsing 5 times. Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove rinds. Serve over ice.
    28. POTATO SALAD
    29. Bake six potatoes for 1 hour 400°F
    30. Cool, peel and cut in small dices. Place in bowl. Dice, onions mix with potatoes.
    32. Add mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper to onion and potato mixture.
    33. Mix with fork (do not mash) , all ingredients. Use less pepper if desired.
    34. Refrigerate until served