How Do You Make Basic Rice Pilaf?
Rice pilaf is a simple way of cooking rice so it’s fluffy and loose. In a pilaf dish, the rice grains stay separate and don’t form clumps. This recipe can be used as a side dish any time you feel like eating rice. It makes about 3 cups. Heat a nonstick 10-inch skillet over medium heat and add the oil. When hot, add the butter and onion and sauté until the onion is tender, about two to three minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. If you use canned broth, omit the salt, as the broth is plenty salty. Stir in the rice. Coat each grain with some of the fat in the pan. This key step keeps each grain separate. Cook the rice for about 30 seconds, stirring to keep rice from sticking to the bottom. Add 1 3/4 cups of broth or water and bring to a boil. As soon as it boils, lower the heat to a slow simmer and cover tightly. Simmer for 12 minutes, then stir once and cover again. If pan is dry, add 1/4 cup more liquid. Cook five minutes more, then taste. If rice is undercooked, add 1/4 cup mo
