MOROCCAN RICE PILAF

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Make and share this Moroccan Rice Pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Wls14

Categories     Rice

Time 45m

Yield 3 Cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups white rice
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 medium onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 Thai chile, chopped
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine
1 handful Italian parsley
4 sprigs mint
10 ounces mixed dried figs, dates and apricots
2 pinches saffron
salt and pepper
4 pieces crystallized ginger, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons with olive oil in a medium saucepan.
  • Saute onion until soft.
  • Add garlic and chili and saute.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add rice and saute until slightly toasted.
  • Meanwhile heat chicken broth in microwave or other pot on stove.
  • Add saffron crushing slightly to broth and let steep.
  • When rice is slightly toasted add wine and stir to combine stirring as it boils off and most of the liquid cooks off.
  • Add broth and stir to combine.
  • Bring to boil, cover and reduce to simmer.
  • After 10 minutes add the almonds, chopped dried fruits and ginger.
  • Allow to cook another 10 minutes.
  • Add remaining butter and chopped herbs.
  • Cover pot, remove from heat, and leave covered for 10 minutes.
  • Uncover and fluff with a fork, taste for seasoning and serve in a large bowl garnishing with extra chopped herbs and extra toasted almonds.

Kenza Bouhlal
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This was a great recipe! The rice pilaf was flavorful and easy to make. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


sk Mahim
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Manhil Fatima
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The rice pilaf was delicious and the flavors were amazing.


Haris Shms
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The Moroccan rice pilaf was easy to make and turned out so flavorful. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Patlas Nhlakanpho
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The flavors were perfect and the rice was cooked to perfection.


Nazkt
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This recipe was amazing! I've never had Moroccan rice pilaf before, but it was so flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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