Best Fragrant Rice Pilaf Recipes

FRAGRANT JASMINE RICE PILAF

Steps:

• 1. Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots, cumin and salt. Cook, stirring, until the shallots are tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the rice until the grains are well coated with the buttery shallot mixture.
• 2. Add the broth, orange zest and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, discarding the zest and cinnamon stick. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with the cashews and scallions.

FRAGRANT DUCK BREASTS WITH WILD RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Score criss-crossed lines into the duck skin, then rub in the garam masala and ginger. Chill for 30 mins if you have time.
• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Heat a heavy, non-stick pan, then gently fry the duck, skin-side down, for 10 mins until the fat runs out. Pour off the excess fat halfway through. Transfer to a baking dish, roast, skinside up, for 10 mins, then leave to rest.
• While the duck is cooking, melt the butter in a pan. Add cumin seeds, fry for 2-3 mins, then stir in the rice for another few mins. Pour over the stock, cover partly with a lid, then simmer for 10-12 mins, adding the peas for the final 4 mins. When the rice is cooked and all the liquid has been absorbed, fork through the spring onions and some seasoning to taste. Slice the duck and serve with the rice and a spoonful of chutney.

FRAGRANT RICE PILAF

Steps:

• 1. Combine the cumin, saffron and salt. Set aside.
• 2. Heat the butter and oil in a pot over low heat. Add the onion and wilt, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add garlic and carrots; cook 5 minutes more, sprinkling with the spice mixture.
• 3. Add the rice and cook for 1 minute, stirring to mix well. Add the broth and cherries. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, covered, until all the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork. Serve hot.

FRAGRANT FRIED RICE PILAF RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• In a small saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, cover the rice with water and stir until the water becomes cloudy; drain and repeat twice. Return the rice to the saucepan, add 1 cup cold water, cover and cook over medium-low heat until the water has been absorbed and the rice is cooked, about 25 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with fork. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 Tbsp. oil over medium-high heat. Add the eggs, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until set and just dry, about 1 minute. Transfer to a cutting boarda nd let cool; coarsely chop. In the same skillet, heat 1 Tbs. oil over medium-high heat. Add teh scallion whites and bell pepper and cook until crisp-tender, about 1 minute; season with salt and pepper. Add teh beans and peas-carrots mix and cook until heated through; transfer to a large bowl. In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 Tbs. oil and cumin over mediu-high heat. Stir in the cooked rice. Spread into a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until teh rice forms a crust, about 3 minutes. Break up the rice and sprinkle with the soy sauce. STir in the scallion greens, cilantro, bean mixture and eggs and cook until heated through.