Main
Pilaf
MainOrigin: Middle East
Rice cooked in seasoned liquid with onion and butter until fluffy.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total time
35 min
Portions
4
Total weight
915 g
Per portion
228.8 g
Ingredients
Method
Toast
- Rinse rice until water runs clearer; drain well. Finely chop onion. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat; soften onion 5 minutes. Add rice; stir 1–2 minutes until edges look translucent.
Steam
- Add water, salt and bay. Bring to a boil, then cover tightly, reduce to low, and cook 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Rest off the heat, still covered, 5–10 minutes. Discard bay, fluff with a fork, and serve.
Serving
Fluff with a fork and serve as a side or base for stews and grilled meats.
Storage
Refrigerate up to 2 days; reheat with a splash of water, covered.