PINE NUT AND SESAME PILAF (ARMENIA)

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A delicious plain pilaf with a touch of nutty flavor that really complements the roasted meat dishes. From volume 1 of the Silk Road Gourmet cookbook. It probably came to Armenia from Arabia during one of the periods of Islamic conquest of the region and is still eaten in Arabia and in several Muslim countries around Asia.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Rice

Time 1h

Yield 2-4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons butter
1 cup rice (can use brown rice, but will have to cook 15-20 minutes longer)
1 cup vegetable broth (originally said chicken or beef broth)
1 cup water
1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly roasted
1/4 cup sesame seeds, lightly roasted
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon fenugreek leaves

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large sauté pan and sauté the onion until it softens and starts to color, about 10 minutes, then add the fenugreek and the roasted seeds and nuts and mix well.
  • Cook over medium until the onions have wilted completely, about 10 more minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper to the onions along with the stock and water and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • When the water is hot, add the rice and return to a boil. Then lower heat and cook covered 15-20 minutes or until the rice is done(if using brown rice, cook another 15-20 minutes).

Blandi Sekos
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I'm sharing this pilaf recipe with my friends.


Skella
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I'm going to pin this pilaf recipe for later.


abiselom samuel
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This pilaf looks delicious!


Ayanda Khoza
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I can't wait to try this pilaf recipe.


Whisper Wiley
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This pilaf is a keeper!


Md Jubel
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I'm definitely going to make this pilaf again.


Latu Hazi
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This pilaf is a great way to get your kids to eat healthy.


Marina Jordan
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The pine nuts and sesame seeds added a nice crunch to the pilaf.


Amaranth Roopnarine
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I made this pilaf for a special occasion and it was a showstopper.


Salam Bhai
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This pilaf is the perfect side dish for any meal.


Aashurah Hendricks
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I added some chopped vegetables to the pilaf for extra flavor.


Muhammad Latif
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This pilaf is a great way to use up leftover rice.


Babar King
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I'm not a big fan of pilaf, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and satisfying.


Hebby Gee
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I made this pilaf for a potluck and it was a big success. Everyone raved about the flavor.


Dana Marie
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The pilaf was easy to make and the instructions were clear.


Rhonita Nanyonjo
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This pilaf was a hit with my family! The combination of pine nuts and sesame seeds added a unique flavor and texture that we all loved.