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
Rinse and prep
- Rinse the rice until the water runs clearer; drain well.
- Finely chop the onion.
Toast the rice
- Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat; soften the onion 5 minutes.
- Add the rice and stir 1–2 minutes until the edges look translucent.
Steam
- Add the water, salt and bay.
- Bring to a boil, then cover tightly, reduce to low, and cook 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
Rest and fluff
- Rest off the heat, still covered, 5–10 minutes.
- Discard the 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.