Basic Rice Pilaf
A recipe for basic rice pilaf that can be adapted to your likings.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- 1 medium saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cups chicken stock or vegetable broth, warm
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- freshly ground pepper to taste
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat butter or oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the rice and stir frequently for 2-3 minutes until the rice is lightly toasted and coated in butter/oil.
- Pour in the warm broth, add salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving.
Notes
You can also swap broth flavors or use brown rice (adjust cooking time).