MOROCCAN RICE PILAF
The word pilaf is enough to send me right to the dining table with a mouth that can't wait any longer to begin my meal. This is a wonderful pilaf(pulao) from the Thursday magazine dated August 10-16'06. Enjoy!
Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Melt butter on medium-low heat in a small ovenproof pot.
- Fold in onions and stir well.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until onions turn translucent but are not browned.
- Add cumin, cayenne pepper, paprika and rice.
- Stir well so that the rice is evenly coated with butter.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in stock and raisins.
- Bring to a boil on high heat.
- Once the stock comes to a boil, cover the pot and let the pilaf cook in the oven for 18 minutes.
- Fold in salt, pepper and almonds before fluffing with a fork and serving.
- Enjoy!
MOROCCAN RICE PILAF WITH SAFFRON
This delicious rice pilaf can stand alone as a side dish, but it's great served as a bed for savory Recipe#414809. CREDIT: Christine Benlafquih http://moroccanfood.about.com/od/saladsandsidedishes/r/Mor_rice_pilaf.htm
Provided by Annacia
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 45m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a sauce pan, heat the stock almost to boiling.
- Meanwhile, mix the remaining ingredients (except the saffron) in a very large skillet or shallow stock pot.
- Cook the rice and vegetables over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes, or until the onions are translucent and the rice begins to color.
- Add the stock and saffron to the rice, stirring only once. Bring the stock to a simmer, and taste for salt.
- Adjust the seasoning if desired.
- Cover the rice, reduce the heat to low, and simmer gently and undisturbed, for about 25 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.5, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 23.4, Sodium 746.8, Carbohydrate 92.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 8.2, Protein 15
MOROCCAN RICE PILAF
Rice is a staple ingredient in Moroccan cuisine, and this recipe has all of the elements (from the warm spices to the excotic fruits) that make Moroccan dishes so memorable.
Provided by Vickie Parks
Categories Rice Sides
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Melt butter on medium-low heat in a small ovenproof pot. Stir in onions, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until onions are translucent (but not browned or caramelized).
- 2. Add cumin, turmeric, cinnamon and rice, and stir well so that the rice is evenly coated with butter. Cook for 1 more minute.
- 3. Stir in stock and dried fruit. Bring to a boil on high heat. Once the stock comes to a boil, cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and let simmer 15 to 18 minutes or until rice is light and fluffy and has absorbed nearly all of the liquid.
- 4. Just before serving, stir in salt, pepper and almonds, and fluff with a fork. Serve immediately while still hot.
MOROCCAN RICE PILAF
Make and share this Moroccan Rice Pilaf recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Wls14
Categories Rice
Time 45m
Yield 3 Cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons with olive oil in a medium saucepan.
- Saute onion until soft.
- Add garlic and chili and saute.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add rice and saute until slightly toasted.
- Meanwhile heat chicken broth in microwave or other pot on stove.
- Add saffron crushing slightly to broth and let steep.
- When rice is slightly toasted add wine and stir to combine stirring as it boils off and most of the liquid cooks off.
- Add broth and stir to combine.
- Bring to boil, cover and reduce to simmer.
- After 10 minutes add the almonds, chopped dried fruits and ginger.
- Allow to cook another 10 minutes.
- Add remaining butter and chopped herbs.
- Cover pot, remove from heat, and leave covered for 10 minutes.
- Uncover and fluff with a fork, taste for seasoning and serve in a large bowl garnishing with extra chopped herbs and extra toasted almonds.
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