Simple Rice Pilaf

Name: Simple Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups basmati or long-grain rice; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 small onion; 2 garlic cloves; ½ teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon Coriander; 4 ounces spaghetti or vermicelli; 3 ¼ cups water; 1 ½ teaspoons table salt; ground black pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
4 servings
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American

Simple Rice Pilaf

Iris Warren

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Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 ½ cups basmati or long-grain rice
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion minced (about 1/2 cup)
2 garlic cloves finely minced
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon Coriander
4 ounces spaghetti or vermicelli broken into 1-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
3 ¼ cups water
1 ½ teaspoons table salt
ground black pepper

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Instructions

Place the rice in a medium bowl and add enough water to cover by 2 inches; using your hands, gently swish grains to release excess starch. Carefully pour off the water, leaving rice in bowl. Repeat four to five times, until water runs almost clear. Using a colander or fine mesh strainer, drain water from rice and set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Add the onion and saute for 3-4 minutes, until softened but not browned. Add the garlic, cumin and coriander and cook for another 30 seconds.
Add the rinsed and drained rice and the broken, uncooked noodles. Cook, stirring, for another 2-3 minutes until lightly browned. Stir in the water and salt and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, about 16-18 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat, take off the lid and place a kitchen towel folded in half over saucepan; replace the lid.
Let the rice stand 10 minutes; fluff with a fork and serve.

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Serving 1 Serving Calories 419kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 79g (26%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 938mg (39%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%)