Rice Pilaf

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Show: How To Boil WaterEpisode: Make It Tonight

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
5 cups

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 55 min

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups basmati-style long grain rice
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh rosemary

Directions

Melt the butter with the shallot in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Season with the salt and pepper and cook until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and stir until coated with the butter. Increase the heat to medium-high. Let the rice cook until toasted, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes more.

Stir in the broth, bay leaf, and rosemary. Bring to a simmer over low heat, cover, and cook until all the broth has been absorbed by the rice and the rice is tender, about 15 to 18 minutes. Remove from the heat and let set for 5 minutes. Discard the rosemary and bay leaf. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.

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recipe Rice Pilaf
S Bala Cynwyd, PA 02-15-2010
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gotta be careful with which rice you use
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

The flavors in this are fine. However, I picked up basmati long grain rice, not basmati-STYLE long grain rice. I followed... this recipe closely and expected the rice to really be done cooking after 15-18 minutes, but the rice I picked up needed much, much longer. If I had adjusted the time and liquid to the packages directions and used Tyler's spices and pre-toasting idea I would have been fine. After 35 minutes, my chix broth finally absorbed, yet the rice was not even close to being done. But, unsuspectingly, I served it to my guests and it was still hard! I should have known better, it was a rookie mistake... oh well, it was the first lousy meal i've ever made for guests. Read more
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KELLY Nashville, TN 01-22-2010
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Needs color ... but Excellent flavor
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Very, very tasty ... so simple yet elegant. I served it up with some chicken. I would have given it 5 stars but the... appearance was pretty blaugh ... add some sauted mushrooms, maybe a handful of frozen peas ... roasted pepper, parsley ... anything to give it a pop.Read more
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Carolyn Citrus Heights, CA 12-07-2009
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Shut Up!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love Jasmine rice but I am sooooo tired of it. I've tried brown rice, wild rice, brown and wild rice combo's and white... and wild rice combo's but this is the bomb when it comes to Basmati. I bought a huge burlap bag of it and decided to learn how to make it. Well, after several attemps I have found the mother recipe. This is so siimple and the rice turns out delightfully fluffy and flavorful. Also, can add other things if you wish. This recipe is a gem!!Read more
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Brian Uniontown, OH 10-12-2009
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Nice Flavor Combination for Rice!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Very tasty and not too difficult to prepare at all. Thank you Tyler for the recipe!
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David Seth, WV 09-27-2009
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Rice that my wife finally loves....
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was an easy recipe that I only changed a little. I didn't have fresh rosemary, so I crushed some dried and added it to... the rice. I also added some chopped green pepper and edamame...it gave a great blend of textures, as well as enhancing the flavor. Great side dish.Read more
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Keith Chesterfield, MO 09-24-2009
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This is Awesome!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I normally don't like rice pilaf. As such, I was searching for a recipe that would change my perspective. This one hit the... spot. It's so simple yet so good. I used a thyme sprig instead of rosemary and loved it.Read more