Portuguese-style Rice

Description
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

This Y-group is international. Good food from all parts of the world. A place where we can share the wonderful food from all over the world.

Ingredients

 * 1 linguica sausage, about 6 ounces, cut on ¼-inch dice
 * ¾ cup raw long-grain white rice
 * 1½ cups water
 * pinch salt
 * 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

 * 1) Sauté diced sausage in a heavy saucepan until browned, about 5 minutes.
 * 2) Drain off excess fat.
 * 3) Add rice, stirring well to coat grains.
 * 4) Add water and salt, and bring a boil.
 * 5) Lower heat, cover pan, and simmer for 19 minutes, or until grains are soft and water has evaporated.
 * 6) Stir in cilantro.