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Basic Rice Pilaf

Name: Basic Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter; 1 cup (250 ml) parboiled long-grain white rice; 1 3/4 cups (430 ml) chicken broth; Salt and pepper

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Preparation: 10 MIN
Cooking: 22 MIN
Servings: 4

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

1 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
1 cup (250 ml) parboiled long-grain white rice
1 3/4 cups (430 ml) chicken broth
Salt and pepper

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Preparation

In a saucepan, lightly brown the onion in the butter over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper. Add the rice and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add the broth and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for about 18 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat. Stir and let rest for 5 minutes, covered. Adjust the seasoning.

Note

To this basic recipe, you can add finely chopped or grated vegetables when browning the onion.

Comments

Leigh Ann C.

5 stars July 4th, 2020

This is very good! I do add celery and grated carrots, plus a bit of sazon Goya, saffron powder. Just a touch. Adds a nice colour, and flavour, but is great without.
Lincoln C.

April 7th, 2020

I'm going to do it, but I want to add saffron. In the frying section or the add water/stock then wait section? Thoughts? I imagine adding saffron AND fresh garlic would be overkill and wack the flavor of the saffron, or no?
Joanne E. L.

5 stars August 8th, 2019

This is truly delicious...MUCH better than simple, plain white rice! I most definitely will be making this again, and I wouldn't hesitate to serve it to guests too. As a bonus, it's so easy to make! Merci Ricardo.
Valinda B.

July 23rd, 2019

haven't ried it yet, looking for past comments
Ricardocuisine
July 24th, 2019

Hi Valinda! If you don't see any comments, that means there aren't any reviews written about this recipe. (At least, not in English; if you happen to read French, there are a few reviews on the French version of this recipe.) But if ever you do try this recipe out, please don't hesitate to share your thoughts on it! :)