Seven Spice Rice Pilaf Recipes

SPICED RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Thinly slice 2 scallions. Cook the scallion whites in butter in a saucepan with 6 cardamom pods, 2 fresh bay leaves, 2 star anise pods and 1 cinnamon stick until soft, 2 minutes. Stir in 1 cup basmati rice, then add 1 1/2 cups water and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until tender, about 17 minutes. Set aside, covered, 10 minutes. Top with the scallion greens and some chopped dill.

TASTY SPICY RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, red pepper, mushrooms, and garlic until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in rice. Add chicken stock; cover and boil until liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

SEVEN SPICE RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Add oil to a medium saucepan and allow to heat.
• Add in onion; stir/saute until tender.
• Add in uncooked rice, and the next 7 ingredients.
• Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until the rice is golden.
• Add in the vegetable broth and water.
• Bring to a boil; lower the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Stir in chopped spinach, raisins, and almonds; adjust seasoning to taste--salt/pepper, etc --
• Sprinkle with rose water, if desired.

SPICED RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In large saucepan, cook onion in olive oil until tender. Stir in rice and spices. Cook, stirring constantly, until rice begins to turn golden.
• Pour in broth and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Do not lift lid while cooking.
• Remove from heat and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes undisturbed.
• Then add the chopped spinach, raisins, and almonds, stirring, and fluffing with a fork. Sprinkle with rose water, and fluff a little bit more, if desired.