Time
35 min
Serving
6 persons
Calories
0
This easy-to-prepare white rice pilaf is bursting with flavors from aromatic herbs and spices. It is a perfect side dish that complements any meal- whether it is a comforting weeknight dinner or a festive occasion.
Ingredients
- regular long-grain white rice: 1 cup
- water or chicken broth: 2 cups
- olive oil: 1 Tbsp
- onion: 1 piece (diced)
- garlic clove: 1 piece (minced)
- cumin: 1 tsp
- turmeric: 0.5 tsp
- paprika: 0.5 tsp
- salt: 0.5 tsp
- black pepper: 0.25 tsp
- bay leaf: 1 piece
- parsley or cilantro: 0.25 cup (chopped, optional)
- Time to cook: 35 minutes:
Metric Conversion
Stages of cooking
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Rinse the rice under cold running water until the water turns clear. Drain the water and set aside.
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In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
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Add the spices, salt, and pepper and stir well for a minute until fragrant.
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Add the rice and stir to coat it in the onion and spice mixture.
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Pour in the water or chicken broth and add the bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
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Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan and simmer the rice for 20-25 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
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Fluff the rice with a fork and remove the bay leaf.
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Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro, if desired, and serve hot!
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Enjoy!
