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RECIPES

The Supreme Authentic Rice Pilaf

Rice Pilaf is a savory, aromatic rice dish cooked in a flavorful broth with sautéed onions and butter. It’s a classic rice dish that’s simple to make in one pot or skillet. It’s one of our favorite dishes in our house. Easy to make!!!

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

8 oz. Long-grain Jasmine Rice or Basmati

1 oz.  Butter (or olive oil)

2 oz.  Medium onion, small dice

-14 fl oz. Chicken or vegetable broth

to taste Kosher Salt and pepper 

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350’ F
  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan
  3. Sweat onions until soft and translucent, avoid to brown them
  4. Add the rice and stir so it’s completely coated in the hot fat
  5. Add in the boiling stock and bring the mixture back to a boil
  6. Season with salt  and cover with a foil
  7. Bake the covered  saucepan in  a 350’ F oven for 20 min.  All the liquid should be fully absorbed and completely dried with firefly texture.
  8. Taste the rice for doneness. Add 5 minutes or less if underdone or still wet.
  9. Transfer the finished rice to a bowl and fluff with a fork to release steam and prevent further cooking
  10. Adjust seasoning and serve, adding a bit of unsalted butter if desired