Best 5 Pilau Rice With Pistachios And And Pine Nuts Recipes

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Pilau rice is a classic Middle Eastern dish that is made with fragrant rice, nuts, and spices. It is a popular dish for special occasions and is often served with grilled meats or stews. This recipe collection features three delicious variations of pilau rice: a traditional Persian pilau rice with pistachios and pine nuts, a flavorful Turkish pilau rice with almonds and currants, and a hearty Pakistani pilau rice with chicken and vegetables. Each recipe is easy to follow and packed with flavor, making them perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PILAU RICE WITH PISTACHIOS AND AND PINE NUTS



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This is a fantastic flavorful side that I found in one of my favorite cookbooks by Cheryl Alters Jamison and Bill Jamison, "American Home Cooking". They're all great!

Provided by SRC4450

Categories     Rice

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked rice
1 3/4 cups chicken stock, plus
2 tablespoons chicken stock
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup unsalted pistachios
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/4 teaspoon mace

Steps:

  • Bring the rice, chicken stock, 1 tablespoon of the butter and the salt to a boil in a large saucepan.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and cover.
  • Set timer for 18 minutes.
  • Meanwhile saute the remainder of butter, the pine nuts, mace and pistachios in a large skillet until they are golden brown.
  • After rice is cooked, set it aside with the lid on for 10 minutes.
  • Fluff with a fork and scoop into the skillet, tossing with the pistachios and pine nuts.

RICE PILAF WITH PINE NUTS



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Provided by Amy Finley

Categories     Onion     Rice     Side     Quick & Easy     Pine Nut     Low Cholesterol     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oil in small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice. Add broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Fluff rice with fork; add pine nuts. Season with salt and pepper.

PISTACHIO PILAU RICE



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This lightly spiced, vibrant side dish is the perfect accompaniment to curry

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Side dish

Time 25m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 onion , sliced
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp turmeric
300g basmati rice
600ml hot vegetable stock
bunch spring onions , sliced
50g pistachio , roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Fry the onion in the oil in a large frying pan or saucepan until softened. Stir in the turmeric, then the rice, and keep stirring until the grains are golden.
  • Pour in the hot stock, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and cook for 15 mins until the rice is tender. Remove from the heat and stir through the spring onions, pistachios and some seasoning before serving hot, or allowing to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 45 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.25 milligram of sodium

RICE PILAF WITH PISTACHIOS AND GOLDEN RAISINS



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Categories     Rice     Side     Quick & Easy     Raisin     Pistachio     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup long-grain rice
2/3 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons pistachio nuts, toasted lightly, cooled, and chopped
2 tablespoons golden raisins, soaked in boiling water to cover for 1 minute and drained
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion greens

Steps:

  • In a small heavy saucepan cook the onion with the turmeric and the cardamom in 1 tablespoon of the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is softened. Add the rice and cook it, stirring, until it is coated with the butter. Add the broth, bring the liquid to a boil, covered, and simmer the mixture for 17 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Stir in the pistachios, the raisins, the scallion greens, the remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter, and salt and pepper to taste.

RICE PILAF WITH PISTACHIOS AND ALMONDS



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This dish is inspired by a number of Persian rice pilafs, but it's simpler, and calls for much less butter than an authentic Persian pilaf. There are sweet and tart flavors at play here, especially if you use barberries, but apricots also have a tart edge to them. Rose water makes the pilaf wonderfully fragrant.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     side dish

Time 35m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup basmati rice or purple jasmine rice
2 cups water or stock (chicken or vegetable)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, unsalted butter or ghee
1/2 cup finely chopped onion (optional)
Salt to taste
2 teaspoons rose water
1/4 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped (30 grams)
1/4 cup almonds, blanched, skinned and coarsely chopped (35 grams)
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 cup barberries or chopped dried apricots, soaked in warm water for 1/2 hour and drained

Steps:

  • Place rice in a bowl in the sink and rinse several times with water, or soak for 30 minutes to an hour. Drain.
  • Heat water or stock to a bare simmer in a saucepan or in microwave.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil, butter or ghee in a wide, heavy skillet or saucepan over medium heat and add onion and salt to taste. Cook, stirring, until the onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes, and add rice. Cook, stirring, until the grains of rice are separate, dry and beginning to crackle. Add hot water or stock, rose water and salt to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes, until all of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Uncover rice and place a clean towel over the top of the pan (it should not be touching the rice). Replace lid and allow to sit for 10 minutes, undisturbed.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining tablespoon of oil, butter or ghee over medium heat in a medium frying pan or saucepan and add the nuts. Cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, and add spices and barberries or dried apricots. Continue to cook for another minute, until the spices smell fragrant, and remove from the heat. Immediately scrape over the rice.
  • Pile the pilaf onto a platter or into a wide bowl and toss to incorporate the nut and spice mixture. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 343, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 463 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The flavor of your pilau rice will be greatly influenced by the quality of the ingredients you use. Choose fragrant, long-grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine rice. Use fresh, flavorful spices and nuts, and make sure your stock or broth is of good quality.
  • Don't skimp on the spices. Spices are what give pilau rice its distinctive flavor. Be generous with your measurements, and don't be afraid to experiment with different combinations of spices. Common spices used in pilau rice include cumin, coriander, cardamom, and turmeric.
  • Toast the nuts and spices before using them. Toasting the nuts and spices will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant. You can toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat until they are golden brown and fragrant.
  • Cook the rice in a flavorful liquid. Instead of water, use a flavorful liquid such as chicken broth, vegetable broth, or coconut milk to cook the rice. This will add more flavor to the rice.
  • Let the rice rest before serving. Once the rice is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the rice to absorb all the flavors from the spices and nuts.

Conclusion:

Pilau rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with a variety of dishes. It is a popular dish in many cultures around the world, and there are many different variations on the recipe. Whether you are looking for a simple side dish or a hearty main course, pilau rice is a great option.

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