Rice Pilaf recipe for Ella in CA. This is my very favorite
for pilaf. I think browning the rice is the secret.
Grannygirl in Ohio.
Rice Pilaf
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups regular rice
3 1/4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbl. chopped celery
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbl.chopped fresh parsley (can use dried if
needed)
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbl. chopped carrots
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbl. sliced almonds
1/4 tsp. pepper
Melt butter in heavy skillet; add rice and cook, stirring
often, until light brown. Stir in chicken broth and heat to
boiling. Pour into lightly greased 2 1/2-quart baking dish.;
cover and cook at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.
Remove from oven, and stir in celery, parsley, carrots, and
almonds; stir in 1/4 tsp. pepper. Cover and cook an
additional 20 minutes.
Serves 6.
Grannygirl in Ohio
http://www.nancyskitchen.com
