Rice Pilaf With Almonds Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
CourseMethod
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Butter/Margarine1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Onion1/4 Cup (16 tbs), minced
 Blanched almonds1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Raw rice1 Cup (16 tbs)
 2 cups hot beef bouillon or chicken broth
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Directions

Heat butter or margarine in heavy saucepan.
Add onion and saute until onion is transparent.
Do not let brown.
Add almonds and saute for 1 to 2 minutes, or until barely golden.
Add rice and saute until rice is transparent, stirring constantly.
Add hot bouillon all at once; mixture will sizzle.
Cover tightly.
Simmer over lowest possible heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
Do not stir for first 10 minutes; then stir occasionally.
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