VIRGINIA WILLIS' $20,000 RICE PILAF

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From the cookbook Bon Appetit, Y'all by Virginia Willis. She writes that she couldn't make decent rice until she attended culinary school and learned this recipe. $20,000 is what it cost her to attend school that year! You can find more recipes at her website, www.virginiawillis.com.

Provided by linguinelisa

Categories     White Rice

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small shallot, chopped
2 cups long grain rice
coarse salt
fresh ground black pepper
3 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. In a large, oven-proof saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat until foaming. Add the shallot and cook until clear and translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add rice and stir to combine. cook, stirring constantly, until the rice is coated with butter and lightly toasted. Season with 1 teaspoons of salt and pepper to taste. Add the stock and stir to combine. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Cover with a tight fitting lid and place in oven and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 17 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving. Add the parsley and fluff with a fork just before serving.

Saicha Shaw
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This rice pilaf was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would use less chili powder next time. However, the flavor was great and it was very easy to make.


Ria Charles
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This rice pilaf was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more liquid next time. However, the flavor was great and it was very easy to make.


Shirley Ragona
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This rice pilaf was a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would use less oil next time. However, the flavor was great and it was very easy to make.


Jamie Mi
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This rice pilaf was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would add more seasonings next time. However, it was very easy to make and it turned out perfectly cooked.


Kim Yoon
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This rice pilaf was a great way to use up some leftover vegetables. It was easy to make and it turned out very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Michael Crase
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This rice pilaf was a hit with my family! It was so easy to make and it turned out so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


nos kag
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This rice pilaf was a breeze to make and it turned out great! The rice was fluffy and flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


joleena JACOBS
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This rice pilaf was delicious! The rice was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. I especially loved the addition of the herbs. I will definitely be making this again.


Jodo Kholi
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This rice pilaf was perfect! It was flavorful, moist, and fluffy. I loved the addition of the vegetables and nuts. I will definitely be making this again.


Sharmin Hoq
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This rice pilaf was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would use less chili powder next time. However, the flavor was great and it was very easy to make. I would definitely try it again with less chili powder.


Dahassle Haus
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This rice pilaf was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more liquid next time. However, the flavor was great and it was very easy to make. I would definitely try it again with more liquid.


Bapary Telecom
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This rice pilaf was a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would use less oil next time. However, the flavor was great and it was very easy to make. I would definitely try it again with less oil.


odion Agbudoukhe
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This rice pilaf was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning. However, the texture was perfect and it was very easy to make. I would probably try it again with some additional seasonings.


Caylee Venter
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The rice pilaf turned out amazing! It was so flavorful and aromatic. I especially loved the addition of the nuts and dried fruits. I will definitely be making this again.


Yceeja Wyclef
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This is the best rice pilaf recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and delicious. I love that it's made with brown rice, which makes it a healthier option. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Edwin Stumpf
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I've made this rice pilaf several times now and it's always a winner. It's so versatile, I can serve it with anything from chicken to fish to vegetables. It's also a great make-ahead dish, so I can always have some on hand for a quick and easy meal.


Awan Studio
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This rice pilaf was a huge hit with my family! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.