Another Pilaf Recipes

PIONEER WOMAN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the onion, celery and carrots and saute until they start to soften, about 4 minutes.
• Add the wine (or broth), stir and cook until the liquid has reduced by about half.
• Add the bay leaf, the rice, the broth and salt and pepper to taste.
• Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and let the rice simmer for 18-20 minutes, until the liquid has absorbed and the rice is perfectly cooked.
• Turn off the heat and with a fork, lightly fluff the rice. Remove the bay leaf.
• Sprinkle with minced fresh parsley, if desired, and serve.

EASY PILAF

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Prepare a 1 quart baking dish with butter.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the onion in the butter until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the rice; cook until the rice is slightly golden. Pour in the chicken broth. Season with the salt. Simmer another 5 minutes. Transfer to the prepared dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the broth is completely absorbed, 35 to 40 minutes. Fluff with a fork to serve.

RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Place the rice in a strainer, and rinse well for 2 minutes.
• Add the butter, shallots, and 1/4 tsp salt to a nonstick pan (use one that has a lid), and cook for 5 minutes, until slightly softened.
• Add the rinsed rice and toast for 3-5 minutes, stirring often, until the grains turns chalky and opaque.
• Add the chicken stock and remaining 1/4 tsp salt, and increase the heat to high. Once the liquid reaches a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer (low heat), and cover the pan with the lid**.
• Cook for 18-20 minutes, until the liquid has been absorbed.
• Stir and fluff the rice, as the bottom tends to get drier than the top, replace the lid, and let the pilaf sit for 10 more minutes. Serve and enjoy!

WINTER PILAF

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the onions and garlic until softened, about 5 mins. Add the spices and rice, then stir-fry for 1-2 mins. Pour in the hot stock and simmer until the stock is nearly all absorbed, about 20-25 mins. Stir in the turkey, add seasoning, then continue cooking until warmed through. Scatter over the nuts and coriander. Divide between two bowls and serve with a dollop of cranberry sauce.