RICE PILAF

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Toasting small pieces of angel hair pasta gives this rice pilaf dish a nutty flavor. Serve this with our Mediterranean Chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons (1/2-inch pieces) angel-hair pasta, broken from about 30 strands
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 (about 3/4 cup) small onion, finely chopped
Pinch of coarse salt
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 1/2 cups or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock

Steps:

  • Heat a dry, small saucepan over high heat until hot. Add the pasta, and cook, stirring, until deep golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add butter; cook, stirring occasionally, until melted. Stir in onion and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in rice, and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Add stock to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 15 minutes. Remove from heat; let pilaf stand, covered, 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

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