Rice Pilaf

10 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 30 g butter
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 cm cinnamon stick
  • 1 cardamom pod, bruised
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 3 saffron strands
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • lemon zest

Directions

  1. 1
    Saute shallots in butter.
  2. 2
    Add rice and saute on low heat until rice is glassy.
  3. 3
    Add cinnamon, bay leaf and cardamom.
  4. 4
    Pour in chicken stock bring to a boil and turn to a very low heat, add saffron and cover with a lid.
  5. 5
    Cook for 15 minutes or until rice is cooked.
  6. 6
    Stir through coriander if using and grate a little lemon zest on top.

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