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A steaming bowl of savory rice pilaf, garnished with fresh herbs.

Proven way to grow perfect Rice Pilaf in 25 minutes. Rice Pilaf

This recipe provides a simple and effective method for cooking flavorful rice pilaf in just 25 minutes, yielding a perfectly fluffy and aromatic side dish. It's a reliable technique for achieving consistent results every time.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.0 to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • fork

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Melt butter or heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, then add rice and stir for 2-3 minutes until lightly toasted.
  2. Pour in broth, add salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  4. Remove from heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can sauté finely diced onions or garlic with the rice before adding the broth. Adjust seasoning to your preference.