Basic Rice Pilaf
A recipe for basic rice pilaf that can be adapted to your likings.
25 min
cook 20 min
4
American
Ingredients
Instructions
Build Your Flavor Base
Heat butter or oil over medium heat. Add onions (and aromatics like garlic or celery) and cook until soft and fragrant.
Toast the Rice
Add uncooked rice and stir for 2–3 minutes until lightly coated and slightly nutty.
Add the Hot Liquid
Pour in warm stock (not cold). Bring to a gentle boil.
Season Early
Add salt, pepper, and any herbs or spices.
Simmer & Cover
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook undisturbed until the liquid is absorbed.
Rest (don't skip this step)
Turn off the heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
Fluff & Finish
Use a fork to separate grains. Add herbs or butter if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 273 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content
- 43 g
- Protein Content
- 7 g
- Fat Content
- 8 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 4 g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0.2 g
- Cholesterol Content
- 19 mg
- Sodium Content
- 518 mg
- Fiber Content
- 1 g
- Sugar Content
- 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 3 g
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
