Corn Pilaf

8 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2-inch cinnamon stick
  • 4 to 5 whole cardamom pods (optional)
  • 1 cup basmati or long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained
  • 2 1/4 cups vegetable stock or canned broth or chicken stock, skimmed of fat
  • 3/4 cup thawed frozen corn kernels
  • Salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan.
  2. 2
    Add the cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, and cardamom pods and cook over moderate heat, stirring often, until the cumin is browned, about 1 minute.
  3. 3
    Add the rice and vegetable stock, cover and bring to a boil.
  4. 4
    Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
  5. 5
    Add the corn, cover and cook until heated through, about 2 more minutes.
  6. 6
    Season with salt, fluff with a fork and serve.

Products Matching These Ingredients

More Recipes to Try