BASMATI RICE PILAF

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Wonderful flavor and textured rice dish.

Provided by Carol Castellucci Miller

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
¼ cup finely diced onion
1 bay leaf
1 cup uncooked basmati rice
salt to taste
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Heat chicken stock in a saucepan until boiling; keep hot until ready to use.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a 2 quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and bay leaf in the hot oil until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir basmati rice into onion mixture until rice is coated with oil.
  • Pour hot chicken stock into the rice mixture. Season with salt; stir.
  • Bring rice mixture to a boil; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Continue simmering until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and discard bay leaf. Add butter and fluff the rice with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 279.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

Nora Robledo
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pilaf turned out mushy. I'll have to try it again.


Entertainment World
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This pilaf is a great way to add some variety to my weekly meal plan.


Ayman Abuukar
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new family favorite!


Blaze Minaj
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This pilaf is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, flavorful, and filling.


Hannah Owen
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add whatever vegetables or protein I have on hand.


Aminu Yau muhammad
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This pilaf is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a really healthy and satisfying meal.


Kamaal Hike
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I'm not a big fan of pilaf, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and fluffy, and it's the perfect side dish for any meal.


Kader Islam
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This is the best basmati rice pilaf recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Pierre Rossouw
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook rice, and this pilaf is definitely a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


OR GA
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This pilaf is so flavorful and aromatic. I love the way the spices and herbs come together.


Saqlain Saqlaina
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I added some chicken and vegetables to this pilaf and it was amazing! It's a great way to get a complete meal in one dish.


Santino Cruz
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This pilaf is the perfect side dish for any meal. It's also great for meal prep, as it reheats well.


Urmila Karki
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and steps, but the results are so delicious.


Rachael
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm not the best cook, but I was able to make this pilaf perfectly. It's now my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


MikeyBones Mcjagger
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I've made this pilaf several times now and it's always a hit with my family. It's a great way to use up leftover rice, and it's also a really healthy and satisfying meal.


Frank Moses
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This basmati rice pilaf recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables add a nice touch of color and crunch.


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