Wild Rice Pilaf

Name: Wild Rice Pilaf
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion; Kosher salt; 2 cups pure wild rice (10 to 12 ounces); 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions, white and green parts (2 scallions); 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

6 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
Kosher salt
2 cups pure wild rice (10 to 12 ounces)
1/4 cup finely chopped scallions, white and green parts (2 scallions)
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan, add the onion, and cook over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until translucent.
2

Add 5 cups of water, 2 teaspoons of salt, and the wild rice.
3

Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to very low, and simmer, covered, for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until the rice is tender.
4

Drain well.
5

Place the drained rice in a bowl, add the remaining tablespoon of butter, the scallions, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper.
6

Taste for seasonings and serve hot.