Rice Pilaf Recipe Video
A basic recipe for a flavourful staple food.
Summary
Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time35 Min
Ready In55 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings6
Interest GroupClassic
Ingredients
| Broth/Vegetable broth | 3 1⁄4 Cup (52 tbs) | |
| Long grain rice | 1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) | |
| Onion | 1 Medium, chop | |
| Butter | 5 Tablespoon | |
| Cinnamon sticks | 1 Medium | |
| Cloves | 5 Small |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 285 Calories from Fat 96
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10 g16.1%
Saturated Fat 6.5 g32.5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 26.9 mg9%
Sodium 651.2 mg27.1%
Total Carbohydrates 42 g14%
Dietary Fiber 2.6 g10.4%
Sugars 1.5 g
Protein 4 g9%
Vitamin A 6.3% Vitamin C 6%
Calcium 1.9% Iron 2.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
MAKING
1. Clean the rice in cold water and then drain.
2. In a large pot melt butter and add onions sauté for 15 minutes or until onion becomes translucent in color.
3. Add the cinnamon, the cloves and lastly the rice, fry the rice foe few minutes and then add the broth enough so that the rice is covered, cover it with lid and cook for 18-20 minutes.
4. Check after 15 minute ensures that it’s not dry, after 18 minutes the rice should be cooked.
SERVING
5. Serve the rice along with a nice gravy dish.
TIPS
You can also cook the rice in the oven. Do everything the same, but after you add the broth, cover the pot and put it in an oven at 350F for about 18-20 minutes according to the type of rice you're using.
NOTE
There are tons of variations, you can use different spices as well.
1. Clean the rice in cold water and then drain.
2. In a large pot melt butter and add onions sauté for 15 minutes or until onion becomes translucent in color.
3. Add the cinnamon, the cloves and lastly the rice, fry the rice foe few minutes and then add the broth enough so that the rice is covered, cover it with lid and cook for 18-20 minutes.
4. Check after 15 minute ensures that it’s not dry, after 18 minutes the rice should be cooked.
SERVING
5. Serve the rice along with a nice gravy dish.
TIPS
You can also cook the rice in the oven. Do everything the same, but after you add the broth, cover the pot and put it in an oven at 350F for about 18-20 minutes according to the type of rice you're using.
NOTE
There are tons of variations, you can use different spices as well.
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