RICE PILAF WITH PUMPKIN, CURRANTS AND PINE NUTS
A well-made rice pilaf may be prepared in advance and reheated, covered, in a medium-hot oven. In Turkey, short-grain Bomba rice is preferred, but you may substitute Arborio, or long-grained white rice if you wish. Be sure to rinse the rice well, which will help the grains to remain separate, not clumped together.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, weekday, grains and rice, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Warm olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot with a lid or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add pumpkin, season with salt, and cook, stirring, until pumpkin begins to brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove and set aside, leaving oil in pot.
- Add onion and cook, stirring, until quite brown, about 5 minutes. Add pine nuts and let them brown a bit. Add currants, pepper, allspice and cinnamon.
- Stir in the rice and cook for 2 minutes more, making sure rice is well coated with oil. Add broth or water and 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a bare simmer. Taste broth and adjust for salt - it should be quite well seasoned. Add reserved pumpkin, cover with a lid, and cook over very low heat until all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Turn off heat, and let rice steam with lid on for 10 to 15 minutes. Add butter and fluff rice gently with two wooden spoons.
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Charlie Rae
[email protected]I found this recipe to be too complicated for the end result. The rice pilaf was bland and lacked flavor. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Owobi AdaiGabriel
[email protected]The rice pilaf was okay, but I wasn't blown away. The pumpkin flavor was a bit too subtle for my taste, and the currants and pine nuts didn't add much. I probably won't be making this again.
Adil shakir
[email protected]This rice pilaf was a disappointment. The flavors didn't meld well together, and the pumpkin was too overpowering. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Muhammad Jaffar
[email protected]Great recipe! The rice pilaf was delicious and easy to make. The pumpkin added a nice sweetness, and the currants and pine nuts added a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.
Zelex beteskio
[email protected]This rice pilaf was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures. The pumpkin added a subtle sweetness, while the currants and pine nuts added a nice crunch. It was easy to make and looked very impressive.
Gail Otley
[email protected]Loved the recipe! The rice pilaf was flavorful and aromatic. The pumpkin gave it a lovely color and the currants and pine nuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. Definitely recommend!
Katushabe.medrine
[email protected]This rice pilaf was a delightful surprise. I wasn't sure what to expect with the combination of pumpkin, currants, and pine nuts, but it turned out to be a delicious and unique dish. The pumpkin added a subtle sweetness, while the currants and pine n
Yeabsira Abiy
[email protected]5 stars! The rice pilaf was a success! The flavors of pumpkin, currants, and pine nuts melded perfectly. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.
Nadeem Maqsood
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe with stunning results! The rice pilaf turned out even better than I had hoped. The pumpkin gave it a beautiful golden color, and the currants and pine nuts added a festive touch. It was a hit with my family, and I'll definitely
Mubeenshahzaib Mubeenshahzaib
[email protected]This rice pilaf was a delightful culinary journey. The combination of pumpkin, currants, and pine nuts added a symphony of flavors and textures that tantalized my taste buds. The pumpkin lent a subtle sweetness, while the currants provided a burst of