Oven-Baked Jasmine Rice Pilaf

Name: Oven-Baked Jasmine Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Persian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Butter; 4 dash Cayenne Pepper; 4 stalk Celery; 3 cups Chicken Stock; 2 tsp Curry Powder; 0.5 cup Golden Raisin; 4 stalk Green Onion; 2 cups Jasmine Rice; 1 tbsp Minced Garlic; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 12 whole Saffron; 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 whole Sweet Onion

Side Dish 🥗 Indian 🇮🇳Persian 🇮🇷 Sugar-Free Gluten-Free Vegetarian 🥦Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️

Oven-Baked Jasmine Rice Pilaf balances warm curry and floral saffron with gentle sweetness from golden raisins and the freshness of green onions. Tender grains bake to a fluffy texture while celery and onion add savory depth and a hint of spice from cayenne. Serve it as a vibrant side for dinner or alongside roasted meats and grilled vegetables at gatherings.

Prep20 mins
Cook40 mins
Serves8
DifficultyMedium

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2

Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the celery, sweet onion, and garlic until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
3

In a 9x13-inch baking pan, combine the rice, green onions, raisins, curry powder, salt, saffron, and cayenne pepper; stir well. Stir in the celery mixture and chicken stock. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.
4

Bake in the preheated oven until the rice is tender, about 35 minutes. Let it stand for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.