ARMENIAN PILAF
This is a recipe that I have been making since I was a teenager. My Step-Father was Armenian, and we ate this pilaf often, with our evening meal. It has a great buttery flavor, and can be made with either brown rice or long grain, white rice. It's YUMMY either way. I learned to make it with just butter. However, using a combination of oil and butter, helps to keep smoking and burning to a minimum, while still imparting the great buttery taste. I have also made it with just olive oil, and also with a combination of butter and olive oil. Of course, the flavor is slightly different. I think it has the best flavor, when made with just 3 Tbsp of butter (no oil), but it is healthier with the butter/oil combination, and healthiest with 2 Tbsp oil and no butter.
Provided by Devonviolet
Categories White Rice
Time 40m
Yield 3 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put the butter and oil in a medium sauce pan. Break Vermicelli into two inch pieces and place in butter.
- Heat the butter, oil and Vermicelli, on medium heat, stirring constantly, until the Vermicelli is golden brown. During this time, the butter and oil will foam. This is fine, just keep stirring until all of the Vermicelli is golden brown.
- Pour the chicken broth into the pan, which will stop the frying of the Vermicelli.
- Add rice, and continue to heat, until the broth starts to boil.
- Cover the pan, with a tightly fitting lid, lower heat, to lowest temp, and allow to simmer for 20 minutes, without stirring or lifting the lid.
- After 20 minutes, stir rice mixture, and recover. Allow to sit another 10-15 minutes. When the liquid is fully absorbed, it is ready to serve.
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Zanetta Ruby
[email protected]This pilaf is so delicious and flavorful. I love the combination of spices and the rice is cooked perfectly.
Joy Mitei
[email protected]This recipe is a bit more time-consuming than some other pilaf recipes, but it's definitely worth the effort. The flavors are incredible and the rice is cooked to perfection.
Khloeann
[email protected]I made this pilaf for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavors and the beautiful presentation.
Chimaobi Ohaji
[email protected]I'm always looking for new pilaf recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.
Abdullah Shaukat
[email protected]This pilaf is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of rice, meat, and vegetables.
Leeya Herrera
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pilaf turned out perfectly. The only thing I would change is to add a bit more salt.
Tuber Shuvoio
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of raisins, but I actually really enjoyed them in this pilaf. They added a nice sweetness and texture.
MD shariar FEROJ
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's a bit more time-consuming than some other pilaf recipes, but it's worth the effort.
Jason Taylor
[email protected]I've made this pilaf several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are so rich and complex, and the rice is always fluffy and delicious.
Md naim Hasan
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the pilaf turned out great! I loved the combination of spices and the rice was cooked perfectly.
Wajeed Ali
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pilaf, but this Armenian version was amazing! The addition of dried fruits and nuts gave it a really wonderful flavor and texture.
Zeeshan khalid
[email protected]This Armenian pilaf was a hit at our dinner party! The flavors were incredible, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and unique rice dish.