Fragrant Rice Pilaf

Name: Fragrant Rice Pilaf
Ingredients: 12 teaspoon ground cumin; 14 teaspoon saffron thread, crumbled; 14 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 cup onion, diced; 2 tablespoons garlic, finely minced; 4 carrots, diced; 1 12 cups long grain rice; 3 12 cups chicken broth; 12-34 cup dried cherries

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

12 teaspoon ground cumin
14 teaspoon saffron thread, crumbled
14 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup onion, diced
2 tablespoons garlic, finely minced
4 carrots, diced
1 12 cups long grain rice
3 12 cups chicken broth
12-34 cup dried cherries

Directions

1

Combine cumin, saffron and salt; set aside.
2

Heat butter and oil in a pot over low heat then add the onions and wilt, stirring for 5 minutes.
3

Add garlic and carrots; cook 5 minutes more, sprinkling with the spice mixture.
4

Add the rice and cook for 1 minute, stirring to mix well.
5

Add the broth and cherries.
6

Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook, covered, until all the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
7

Fluff rice with a fork and serve hot.