Easy Pilaf Rice Recipe (Pilafi)
Try my easy pilaf rice recipe, a rich and aromatic side dish that pairs perfectly with roast meats, stews, and seafood. Fast and simple to make!
Ingredients
- 2 cup medium-grain rice
- 100 grams unsalted butter
- 1 brown onion diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups beef stock substitute with water or chicken/ vegetable stock
- 2 bay leaf
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C fan- forced.
- Place a saucepan/ skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the saucepan. Cook for a few minutes until the onions are soft and translucent, then remove from heat.
- Add the washed rice.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix very well to ensure the rice is evenly coated with the buttery mixture. Spread the rice mixture evenly in the dish.
- Pour in your stock (Refer to your rice packet for specific liquid requirements per cup.)
- Add the bay leaves on top of the rice.
- Place the pan into the preheated oven.
- Cook for 30 minutes or until the rice is soft and fluffy.
- Remove from the oven, discard bay leaves, serve, and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 643kcalCarbohydrates: 100gProtein: 12gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 2.106mgPotassium: 488mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 631IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 6mg
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