Sarah's Rice Pilaf Recipe
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Description
Rice pilaf is a classic side dish that goes well with just about anything. It's a delicious and comforting dish that's perfect for any occasion. Sarah's rice pilaf recipe is a simple yet flavorful recipe that's easy to make and tastes great. This recipe uses a combination of aromatic spices, vegetables, and rice to create a dish that's packed with flavor and nutrition.Prep Time
The prep time for this recipe is about 10 minutes.Cook Time
The cook time for this recipe is about 25 minutes.Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds
Equipment
- Large saucepan with lid
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon
Method
- Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold running water until the water runs clear.
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the rice and stir well to coat the grains with the oil and onion mixture.
- Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, and cardamom and stir to combine.
- Add the broth and salt and stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.
- Simmer the rice for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the chopped parsley and toasted almonds.
Notes
- This recipe can easily be made vegan by using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- If you don't have all the spices listed in the recipe, you can use a pre-made spice blend like garam masala.
- This recipe makes about 4 servings.
Nutrition Info
Per serving:
- Calories: 242
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 568mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 35g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 5g
Recipe Tips
- Make sure to rinse the rice well before cooking to remove excess starch.
- You can add other vegetables like diced carrots or bell peppers to the recipe for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Toasting the almonds adds extra flavor and crunch to the dish. To toast almonds, heat a dry skillet over medium heat and add the almonds. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the almonds are lightly browned and fragrant.
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