CAROLINA PILAU (PERLOO)

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In the Carolinas rice often means pilau (pronounced perloo), a combination of meat, vegetables, or seafood and rice that can serve as an accompaniment to other dishes or stand alone as a staple.

Provided by tranch

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces bacon, chopped
2 cups long-grain rice
4 cups chicken broth, boiling
1 whole chicken, cut up (3 1/2 lbs)
4 stalks celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 carrot, cut in 1 inch pieces
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Fry the bacon in a large skillet over very low heat, just until it reaches the crisp stage. Remove from pan, crumble and set aside. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat, then add the rice and stir, cooking slowly until rice is lightly browned.
  • Add the boiling stock, stir, and bring back to the boil.
  • Add chicken, vegetables, bay leaf, salt and pepper.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes, or until rice, chicken and vegetables are done and liquid is absorbed.
  • Serving Ideas : Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.6, Fat 30, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 92.1, Sodium 665.7, Carbohydrate 31.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.9, Protein 25.9

Sadia Sajjad
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I loved this recipe! It was so easy to make and the flavor was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.


Lisa Kishpaugh
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This recipe was delicious! The rice was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Alex Gallo
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This was my first time making Carolina pilau and it turned out great! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Ravan Lee
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Bryor
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again soon.


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


Lizalise Mshudulu
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The rice was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Blaire Wallace
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


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


caroline wambui
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It was so easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


CRITICAL LOVE
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This was a great recipe! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Dominick Diaz
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I loved this recipe! It was so easy to make and the flavor was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.


Shihab Bhuiyan
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This recipe was delicious! The rice was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Dua dua
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This was my first time making Carolina pilau and it turned out great! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Princess Cavy
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


s1zz3 b0y
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This recipe was amazing! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The flavors were so rich and complex, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again soon.