A seasoned rice dish that can be served with any kind of meat or vegetable. With rich infusions of mouth-watering stocks and aromatic hints of garlic, this dish is a favorite at any...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Rice Pilaf
While we often think of a pilaf as a specific recipe, but it's really more of a cooking method than anything. Pilaf can be a side dish or an entree, depending on the "heartiness" of the ingredients. It can be served simply fluffed with a fork or sometimes you'll see it pressed into a ring mold and turned out onto a plate.
In the US, the most common type of pilaf contains rice, but in other parts of the world it can be rice or a grain like bulghur. In Turkish it's called pilav, in Persian it is pilaw. There is also a Greek pilafi and many others! You've probably also seen it spelled pilau. Yep, that's the same too.
The word essentially means boiled rice, which is why you'll see so many ingredient variations in recipes. The rice (or bulgur) is the only real consistent component.
The method involves browning the grains of rice in butter or oil first until lightly browned. Sometimes onion is added then as well. Then, hot liquid (broth or seasoned water) is added and the rice cooks until done. A variety of other ingredients including vegetables, meats, seafood, even dried fruits or nuts can be added.
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Asian Rice Pilaf
Awesome Asian-inspired pilaf that's not much harder than a regular batch of rice. Kick ordinary white rice up a notch. Easy to add in broccoli or bok choy to make it even more...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cumin Rice Pilaf
This pilaf recipe is a fantastic way to elevate some regular white rice. The key is toasting the rice with cumin and coriander to add depth of flavor.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Glazed Rice Pilaf With Chive Sour Cream Sauce
Rice is cooked in chicken broth then mixed with a garlic, chive, and sour cream sauce and baked in the oven. Bread crumbs sprinkled on top give it added...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Cranberry Rice Pilaf
Made with italian parsley, dried cranberries, vegetable stock, brown rice, lemon juice, Granny Smith apple, olive oil, garlic, scallions, celery
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Macadamia Nut Rice Pilaf
Made with macadamia nuts, green onions, olive oil, jasmine rice, garlic, water, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Salmon Pilaf
Made with canned salmon, water, rice, diced tomatoes, green bell pepper, paprika, brown sugar, onion, chicken bouillon granules
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Pourgouri Pilaf (Cyprus)
Made with salt and black pepper, chicken stock, oil, onion, vermicelli pasta, pourgouri or boulgouri
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Curried Brown Rice & Lentil Pilaf
Made with curry powder, butter, brown basmati or brown jasmine rice, water, brown lentils, garlic, cinnamon stick, ginger, red curry paste
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Almond Basmati Rice Pilaf
Made with black pepper, salt, almonds, butter or canola oil, basmati rice, chicken or vegetable broth
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Oat Groats Pilaf
Made with tomatoes, fresh parsley, salt, olive oil, oats, onion, mushrooms, chicken or vegetable broth, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Armenian Rice Pilaf
Made with salt, butter, orzo, broken up vermicelli, or broken up angel hair pasta, long-grain rice, hot chicken broth
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Classic Rice Pilaf
Made with parsley, chicken broth, butter, white rice, onion, salt, pepper, thyme
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Garden Style Rice Pilaf
Made with peas and carrots, rice, onion, garlic powder, white pepper, butter, chicken broth
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chicken Pilau
Made with chicken breasts or thighs, limes, salt, black pepper, garlic, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, oil, carrots, rice
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Fresh Tomato Rice Pilaf
Made with sugar, tomatoes, garlic, salad oil, onion, long-grain white rice, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, butter or margarine
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Vegetable Rice and Noodle Pilaf
Made with frozen peas, salt, fresh dill, olive oil, onion, green bell pepper, mushrooms, vermicelli noodles, long-grain rice, vegetable broth
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Turkish Rice Pilaf with Noodles
Made with ground cloves, ground cinnamon, black pepper, vermicelli, butter, olive oil, long grain rice, water or chicken broth, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Vegetable Rice Pilaf
Made with non-stick cooking spray, long-grain rice, green or red bell pepper, chicken or vegetable broth, frozen mixed vegetables, dried basil
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Wild & White Rice Pilaf
Made with toasted pine nuts, black pepper, wild rice, chicken stock or water, white rice, bacon, onions, celery, fresh parsley, salt
Method: stovetop, pressure cooker
Time: 30-60 minutes
Qabili Pilau (Chicken and Rice)
Made with vegetable oil, carrots, water, raisins, shelled pistachio nuts, skinned, blanched slivered almonds, ground cardamom, sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Turmeric Rice Pilaf
Made with brown rice, oil, butter or margarine, onions, garlic, celery, bell pepper, carrots, zucchini, sliced mushrooms
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Yellow Squash Rice Pilaf
Made with fresh parsley, saffron, olive oil or canola oil, onion, yellow squash, white rice, brown rice, chicken broth
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Greek Tomato Pilaf
Made with black pepper, salt, tomatoes, onion, margarine or butter, water, rice, beef bouillon granules
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Rice Pilaf With Lime And Cilantro
Made with fresh cilantro, lime peel, butter, onion, white rice, vegetable or chicken stock, lime juice
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Almond & Pimento Rice Pilaf
Made with pimento, dried parsley, water, butter, Vidalia or sweet type onion, converted rice, almonds, chicken broth
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mushroom, Shallot, And Wild Rice Pilaf
Made with black pepper, salt, butter, shallots, shiitake, oyster or white mushrooms, wild rice, fresh rosemary, chicken or beef broth
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Spinach Pilaf (Spanakorizo)
Made with fresh dill, parsley, olive oil, scallions, short-grain rice, water, fresh spinach, frozen chopped spinach, lemon juice
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Shrimp Pilaf
Made with parsley, shrimp, Old Bay seasoning, onion, butter, white rice, stewed tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, salt, chicken broth
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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