Nutted Rice Pilaf Recipes

NUT RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Prep notes: Peel and finely slice the onion or shallots. Peel and mince the garlic. Roughly chop the nuts. Measure out the spices into a small bowl so they're ready to add. Measure out the wine and broth. Mince the parsley.
• Heat a large frying or saute pan with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, swirl the pan to coat it with the oil, and when the oil is hot (it will shimmer a bit), add the onion and the salt. Cook, stirring frequently until the onion is soft, about 3 minutes.
• Increase the heat to high and add the nuts. Cook, stirring constantly, until the nuts start to toast. The onions will brown a bit, which is good; if they start to burn or char at all reduce the heat and move to the next steps.
• Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Evenly sprinkle on the coriander , cumin, and pepper. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the rice and stir to combine--the rice should be well coated with the oil and the onions.
• Pour in the wine and cook, stirring, until the rice can completely absorbed the wine, about 2 minutes.
• Slowly pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook until the rice is tender to the bite, about 50 minutes.
• Fluff the pilaf with a fork. Add salt to taste, if needed. Stir in the minced parsley and garnish with whole leaves, if you like. Serve the rice pilaf hot or warm (the range of possible temperatures here makes this an excellent option for buffets).

NUTTED RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Place the rice, chicken broth and water in a 2-quart ovenproof casserole.
• Bring the liquid to a boil and stir in the nuts, cloves, and orange zest.
• Cover tightly with the lid or aluminum foil and bake in the oven until the rice has absorbed all the liquid and is tender, about 45 minutes.

NUTTY BROWN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper and cinnamon, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until softened.
• Add rice; cook, stirring for 1 minute.
• Add stock, currants and lemon rind; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 50 - 60 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
• Let stand, covered for 5 minutes.
• Fluff with fork and sprinkle with pine nuts and onions.

NUTTED BROWN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a large frying pan with a tight-fitting lid, cook olive oil, onion, and 1/2 teaspoons salt over medium heat until onion is soft, about 3 minutes. Increase heat to high and add almonds, pistachios, and walnuts. Cook, stirring, until nuts start to toast. Onions may brown a bit, which is fine, but reduce heat if they start to burn. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add coriander, cumin, and pepper. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add rice and stir to combine. Add wine and cook, stirring, until absorbed, about 2 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until rice is tender to the bite, about 50 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork, and add salt to taste. Serve sprinkled with parsley if you like.