PISTACHIO-POMEGRANATE PILAF

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Yield Makes 11 cups

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 shallots, thinly sliced (about 2 3/4 cups)
1 1/2 cups wild rice, rinsed
4 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock, or water
Coarse salt
1 cup basmati rice, soaked in cold water for 20 minutes, and rinsed until water runs clear
1 3/4 cups water
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon toasted-sesame oil
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 3/4 cups pomegranate seeds(from about 2 pomegranates)
1 cup shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add shallots, and cook, stirring frequently, until golden, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer shallots to a bowl. Add wild rice to pot, and stir for 1 minute. Add stock and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, and stir again. Cover, reduce heat, and gently simmer until grains burst, about 40 minutes. Uncover, and cook until liquid has been almost completely absorbed, about 15 minutes more. Spread on a baking sheet to prevent rice from overcooking.
  • Meanwhile, in a separate pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add basmati rice, and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the water and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and gently simmer for 10 minutes (do not uncover). Remove from heat, and let stand, covered, for 3 minutes. Spread on a baking sheet to prevent rice from overcooking.
  • Whisk vinegar, sesame oil, remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Stirring constantly, gradually add wild and basmati rice. Add shallots, pomegranate seeds, pistachios, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Steven Sele
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I made this pilaf for a potluck and it was a huge success!


Ava Ryle
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This pilaf is a great way to use up leftover rice.


Rabby Fokir
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I'm not a big fan of pilaf, but this recipe changed my mind.


Gayatree Sharma
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This pilaf is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Cherry Groove
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I made this pilaf for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


imran saad
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This pilaf is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.


emma islam
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I'm not a big fan of pilaf, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and the pistachios and pomegranates add a nice touch.


Naeem Achakzai
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This pilaf is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Mustapha Adamu
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I made this pilaf for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


pradip nishad
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This pilaf is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables. My kids loved the pistachios and pomegranates.


sali lola
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The pilaf was so flavorful and the pistachios and pomegranates added a nice touch. It was a great side dish for my lamb chops.


Aman waris Masoom
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This pilaf was so easy to make and so delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. It was a perfect side dish for my roasted chicken.


Willie Gaddy
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I'm not usually a fan of pilaf, but this recipe changed my mind. The pistachios and pomegranates added a nice sweetness and crunch, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Micaylà Vanbyk
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This pistachio pomegranate pilaf was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were so unique and delicious, and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again.