Best Aunt Helens Rice Pilaf Recipes

AUNT HELEN'S RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Melt butter over moderate heat.
• Add birds nest angel hair pasta and stir constantly until nicely browned.
• Be careful, as the pasta can burn VERY quickly.
• Add rice to the pot and blend with pasta.
• Add the chicken broth, salt, and garlic powder.
• Bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 20-25 minutes.
• When cooked, stir and let set for about 5-10 minutes.

RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Melt butter in saucepan and cook onion over medium heat until golden. Stir in rice and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in chicken stock and bring to a boil. Cover and turn heat down to low. Simmer gently for 20 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and stir in parsley.

CHICKEN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Melt margerine in a casserole dish.
• Brown orzo.
• Add boiling water and chicken broth, and stir.
• Add rice and stir.
• Cook in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
• For variation, try adding 1/2 cup mixed vegetables, 1 can mushrooms, or 1 small can peas.
• Use your imagination.

SARAH'S RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a lidded skillet over medium-low heat. Cook and stir orzo pasta until golden brown. Stir in onion and cook until onion becomes translucent, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Mix in the rice and chicken broth. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.