AUTHENTIC RICE PILAF

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I'm from California and this is a true pilaf recipe from some Armenian friends I have. The key to perfect rice pilaf is not to PEEK while it's cooking!

Provided by cooking_geek

Categories     Rice

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup butter (never margarine!)
2 -3 bunches vermicelli
1 cup of uncle ben converted rice
1 can Swanson chicken broth
1/2 can water
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 2 qt saucepan.
  • Crumble vermacelli and add to melted butter.
  • Saute until vermacelli is golden brown.
  • Add rice, broth, water.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to simmer.
  • Cover and cook for 25 minutes.
  • DO NOT PEEK!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.4, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 41.4, Sodium 588.8, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.5, Protein 7.4

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