When it comes to creating a dish that is both flavorful and visually appealing, Anns Potluck Rice Pilaf stands out as an exceptional choice. This delectable dish is a perfect blend of aromatic spices, tender rice, and a medley of colorful vegetables. Whether you are preparing it for a casual gathering or a special occasion, Anns Potluck Rice Pilaf is guaranteed to impress your guests with its vibrant flavors and delectable texture. So, join us on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind this delightful recipe and guide you through the steps of creating this amazing dish in the comfort of your own kitchen.
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POTLUCK RICE PILAF
A fun and tasty alternative to potatoes, this savory rice is a popular side dish at gatherings. I especially like its mild soy sauce flavor and flecks of green onion and toasted slivered almonds. -Annette Rodgers, Rosston, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 20-22 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, melt butter. Add rice; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat; stir in the onions and soy sauce. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 720mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
ANN'S RICE PILAF
This is a quick and easy family favorite that is asked for at home and at potlucks and parties. What makes this recipe so good is the endless ways that you can season it. It's also easily converted for a very large amount. I have made it for as little as my husband and I all the way to a group of 80 for my son's engagement party. Use Greek, Old Bay®, seasoned salt, garlic powder - endless possibilities.
Provided by Ann Bray
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Pilaf
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Dissolve chicken bouillon in water in a bowl.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir vermicelli pieces until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Pour bouillon mixture into the skillet with the vermicelli.
- Stir rice, black pepper, salt, and Greek seasoning into the vermicelli mixture and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.1 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 30.6 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 1122.7 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
RANI'S RICE PILAF
Steps:
- In a saucepan set over moderate heat, warm the oil until it is hot, add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until golden. Add the gingerroot, cinnamon stick, and cardamom, and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until rice is coated with oil. Add the water and salt, bring to a boil, and simmer, covered, 20 minutes. Stir in raisins and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick before serving.
RICE PILAF
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Melt the butter in a 3-quart saucier over medium heat.
- Stir in the onion, bell pepper and 2 pinches of salt.
- Decrease the heat to low and sweat until the onion is translucent and aromatic but not browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Increase the heat to medium and add the rice. Cook, stirring frequently, until you smell nuts, another 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the saffron and its water, the broth, orange zest, bay leaves and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Increase the heat and bring to a boil.
- OK, now the weird part: Thoroughly wet a clean towel, kill the heat, scatter the peas on top of the rice, then place the towel across the top of the saucier. Top with the lid, then fold the towel corners up over the lid.
- Transfer the saucier (towel and all) to the oven and bake 15 minutes.
- Remove and rest at room temperature for 15 more minutes without opening the lid.
- Fish out the orange zest and bay leaves. Turn the pilaf out onto a platter, fluff with a large fork and garnish with the raisins and pistachios. Serve family-style, right in the middle of the table.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calorie, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 5 milligrams, Sodium 524 milligrams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fiber 1.5 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 5 grams
ANN'S POTLUCK RICE PILAF
Steps:
- Dissolve chicken bouillon in water in a bowl. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir vermicelli pieces until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Pour bouillon mixture into the skillet with the vermicelli. Stir rice, black pepper, salt, and Greek seasoning into the vermicelli mixture and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
AUNT HELEN'S RICE PILAF
My Aunt Helen used to make this to accompany her Sunday Rib Roasts or a thick and juicy London Broil. Aunt Helen passed away twenty years ago but her Rice Pilaf recipe remains a favorite of ours. It's very simple to prepare, no frills, but very tasty.
Provided by Crabzilla
Categories Rice
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter over moderate heat.
- Add birds nest angel hair pasta and stir constantly until nicely browned.
- Be careful, as the pasta can burn VERY quickly.
- Add rice to the pot and blend with pasta.
- Add the chicken broth, salt, and garlic powder.
- Bring to boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 20-25 minutes.
- When cooked, stir and let set for about 5-10 minutes.
POTLUCK RICE PILAF
A fun and tasty alternative to potatoes, this savory rice is a popular side dish at gatherings. I especially like its mild soy sauce flavor and flecks of green onion and toasted slivered almonds. -Annette Rodgers, Rosston, Arkansas
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 40m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, melt butter. Add rice; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat; stir in the onions and soy sauce. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 529.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
RICE AND NOODLE PILAF
This recipe is a great side dish to any meal. For breakfast, try it piled on a plate with a fried egg on top.From the book "Mad Hungry" by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Yield Makes 2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of the butter, and as soon as the butter melts, add the onion. Cook, stirring constantly, until the onion is translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the noodles, lower the heat to medium, and cook, stirring constantly, until the noodles are golden brown and the mixture gives off a nutty aroma, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Add the rice, stir to combine, and add the remaining tablespoon of butter.
- Stir in the chicken broth and salt. Raise the heat to high and bring to a full rolling boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice and vermicelli have absorbed all the liquid. Fluff with a fork and serve.
CASHEW RICE PILAF
This hearty dish will add pizzazz to your plate with its beautiful blend of flavors and colors. I often serve it as a main course with salad and bread. -Tina Coburn, Tucson, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, saute the long grain rice, onion, carrots and raisins in butter until onion is tender. Add the broth and onion salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 20 minutes. Stir in peas, wild rice and cashews; heat through. If desired, sprinkle with green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
RICE PILAF WITH ALMONDS
A dear friend gave me this recipe after she found it in her Taste of Home magazine. (You can see the original submission at: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Potluck-Rice-Pilaf) It was originally to be made for a crowd, but we quartered the recipe for our family. Quick, easy, and tasty! Hope you and your family enjoy as much as we do! (Toasting almonds is not included in prep time.)
Provided by unmistakable1
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 25m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in a pot. Add rice; cook and stir several minutes until lightly browned. Pour in broth (or water and bouillon). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender. Remove pan from heat; stir in green onions and soy sauce. Cover and let sit 5 minutes. Stir in almonds and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.1, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 12.2, Sodium 304.4, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 6.2
Tips:
- Use a good quality, long-grain rice. This will help ensure that the rice is fluffy and separate, not sticky or mushy.
- Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. This will help remove any starch or impurities that could make the rice gummy.
- Toast the rice in butter or oil before adding the liquid. This will help give the rice a nutty flavor and prevent it from sticking to the pot.
- Use a flavorful cooking liquid. Broth, stock, or even water with added spices or herbs will help give the rice more flavor.
- Don't overcook the rice. Rice should be cooked until it is just tender, but still has a slight bite to it.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving. This will help separate the grains and make the rice look more appetizing.
Conclusion:
Rice pilaf is a versatile and delicious dish that can be served as a side dish or a main course. It is a great way to use up leftover rice, and it can also be made ahead of time and reheated.
There are many different ways to make rice pilaf, so you can easily customize it to your own taste. Experiment with different types of rice, cooking liquids, and seasonings to create your own perfect recipe.
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