Thai Style Lime Pilaf Recipes

KAFFIR LIME PILAF

Steps:

• Combine ingredients in 2 quart saucepan.
• Heat to boiling over medium high heat, stirring once and cover.
• Reduce heat to medium low and gently simmer until rice is tender, 15 minutes.
• Let stand 5 minutes. Remove lime leaves before serving.

THAI STYLE LIME PILAF

Steps:

• Combine all ingredints except basil in pot, stir over medium heat until reaches boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes without lifting lid.
• Remove lid, add basil and fluff with fork. Let sit, covered for 5 additional minutes.
• If your rice seems sticky, a small squeeze of fresh lime juice stirred into rice will help.

LIME-PEANUT RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a large sauce pan over medium heat melt butter and add oil.
• Saute the onion for 8 minutes.
• Add rice and stir to coat.
• Add 1/2 cup peanuts, stock, lime juice, and lime zest.
• Bring to a boil and stir to make sure nothing is stuck to the bottom of pot.
• Cover and reduce heat to medium low.
• Cool until rice is cooked and liquid absorbed, around 20 minuts.
• Remove from heat and stir in the cilantro.
• Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
• Transfer rice to serving bowl and sprinkle with remaining nuts.