Rice Pilaf

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Power to the Pilaf

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (13)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(13)

Cook Time:
40 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 40 min
Total:: 55 min

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 onion, minced
1/2 red bell pepper, minced
2 pinches kosher salt
2 cups long grain rice
2 3/4 cups chicken broth
2 strips orange zest
Pinch of saffron strands, steeped in 1/4 cup hot water
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
Golden raisins and pistachios for garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a heavy, wide, lidded pan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onion, red pepper, and kosher salt. Sweat the onions and peppers until aromatic, stirring constantly. Add the rice and stir to coat. Continue stirring until rice smells nutty. Add chicken broth, orange zest, saffron and water, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Stir once, then cover pan with moistened dish towel (or tea towel). Place lid on pan and fold towel corners over lid. Bake for 15 minutes. Then rest at room temperature for 10 to 20 minutes without removing the cover. Meanwhile, simmer peas in salted water until heated through or heat in a microwave. Remove lid from rice and turn out onto a platter. Add peas and fluff with a large fork. Add raisins and pistachios.

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Comments & Reviews

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Charles Ypsilanti, MI 05-05-2009
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Pleasurable Pilaf
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used jasmine rice, leaving out the bell peppers due to a food allergy in the familiy, and substituting tart dried cherries... for the raisins. I also used a very rich stock. The consistency of the rice was absolutely perfect, and it was packed with flavor. The peas and nuts added a pleasant texture as well as flavor. Easy to make, great results. I expected to have leftovers but was left with an empty serving bowl, as everyone came back for seconds (and thirds). I'll certainly be making it again. Read more
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Jessica Santa Rosa, CA 05-28-2008
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Perfect Rice
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I found this particular method of rice cooking (and the TV episode) quite informative. I altered the recipe right away- I... personally needed a spanish rice, not a sweet rice when I made it but the recipe (with a few ingredients switch ) and method worked beautifully. I let the rice rest for a full 20 minutes after bringing the pan out from the oven and as soon as I opened the lid I saw perfect success. It was by far the best rice I have ever made, as far as texture, mouth feel and reusability. This rice pilaf is amazing! Alton- you are so smart :)Read more
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Anonymous 03-06-2008
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not a winner
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

This is the only AB recipe I have made that didn't turn out. Not a winner.
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Laura Little Rock, AR 02-25-2008
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Easy and effective
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Although I changed up the ingredient list, this cooking method produced the lightest, fluffiest, most delicious rice I've... ever made. Perfect results and SO darn easy - I love it! I'll never make rice any other way.Read more
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Anonymous 04-24-2007
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flavorless
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

Followed the recipe exactly and it looked great but had no flavor?
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Anonymous 02-25-2007
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To much saffron
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I think this could use a lot less saffron and no pea's. It would have been perfect with curry.