RICE PILAF

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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
2 pinches kosher salt
2 cups long grain rice
2 3/4 cups chicken broth
2 strips orange zest
Pinch of saffron strands, steeped in 1/4 cup hot water
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
Golden raisins and pistachios, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a heavy, wide, lidded pan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onion, red pepper, and kosher salt. Sweat the onions and peppers until aromatic, stirring constantly. Add the rice and stir to coat. Continue stirring until rice smells nutty. Add chicken broth, orange zest, saffron and water, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Stir once, then cover pan with moistened dish towel (or tea towel). Place lid on pan and fold towel corners over lid. Bake for 15 minutes. Then rest at room temperature for 10 to 20 minutes without removing the cover.
  • Meanwhile, simmer peas in salted water until heated through or heat in a microwave.
  • Remove lid from rice and turn out onto a platter. Add peas and fluff with a large fork. Add raisins and pistachios.

Samkelo Mbatha
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. This rice pilaf is now my go-to side dish.


Firoj Khan
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This rice pilaf is a great way to add some variety to your side dishes.


Furqan Wadera
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I love this rice pilaf! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mujahid Nazar Hussain kachila
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This rice pilaf was disappointing. The rice was mushy and the flavors were bland.


Siphe Mhlathi
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This rice pilaf is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great side dish for any meal.


Okpe Richard
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my rice pilaf turned out dry and clumpy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Af 2 seetha sharma
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I've been making this rice pilaf for years, and it's always a family favorite. It's simple to make, but it's always delicious.


ADRIANA MARTINEZ
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This rice pilaf was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Rajper Chhokro
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I made this rice pilaf for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Liline Paul
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This rice pilaf was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Sunder lal Lala Lohanoo
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I'm a beginner cook, and this recipe was easy to follow. My rice pilaf turned out great, and my family loved it.


Kevin McMuhammad
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice, and it's been a hit both times.


SAMUEL OHACHO
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my rice pilaf turned out mushy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Md Rajaul
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This was the best rice pilaf I've ever had! The flavors were amazing, and the rice was cooked to perfection.


tedy
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I've made this rice pilaf recipe several times now, and it's always delicious. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect.


Leo Zhukov
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This rice pilaf was a hit with my family! It was flavorful and fluffy, and the perfect side dish for our roasted chicken. I will definitely be making this again.