BRAISED (PILAF) RICE

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A classic recipe that I learned in college. Very simple and tasty, with plenty of variations. Great served with kebabs and grilled meats. Everybody loves this, in fact my children get excited when they see this and they are only 3 and 1!

Provided by Noo8820

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 ounces butter
2 ounces chopped onions
8 ounces long grain rice
400 ml chicken stock or 400 ml vegetable stock
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place 3 oz butter in an ovenproof pan; add onion.
  • Cook gently without colour, 2-3 minutes, and then add the rice.
  • Cook gently without colour, 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the hot stock should be about twice the amount of liquid to rice. Stir well and season.
  • Cover with a lid or buttered greaseproof paper.
  • Place in a hot oven 230-250°C approx 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • When cooked carefully mix in the remaining butter with a fork.
  • For variations try mixing in some fried mushroom slices and toasted pine nuts and parsley, or peas and diced peppers or ham, or add some grated cheese just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.4, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 64, Sodium 350.9, Carbohydrate 50.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 7

Katharin Hamine
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


ZiggaDryillz
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This was a great recipe! The rice was perfectly cooked and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Waqas Rajpoot
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Fahim MunTashir
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The rice was perfectly cooked and the flavors were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Gabriel Martinez
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This is a great recipe! The rice is so fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jabulani t Thokozan
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Aysha Ibrahim
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This was a great recipe! The rice was perfectly cooked and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


VIP CLUB
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


gregory treadway
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The rice was perfectly cooked and the flavors were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Francis Mashava
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This is my new favorite rice recipe! The rice is so fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Md Murshed
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The rice was perfectly cooked and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


mian M Rehman
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This was a great recipe! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I added some chicken and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Adil Chungu
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I'm not usually a fan of pilaf rice, but this recipe changed my mind. The rice was so flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Anhar
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The rice was perfectly cooked and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Rashid Naich
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This was an excellent recipe! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.