Classic Rice Pilaf

Name: Classic Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Greek, Lebanese, Persian, Turkish
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Butter; 0.25 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 3 cups Chicken Stock; 0.5 whole Diced Yellow Onion; 2 cups Long-Grain Rice; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 pinch Saffron; 0.5 tsp Salt

Side Dish 🥗 Greek 🇬🇷Lebanese 🇱🇧Persian 🇮🇷Turkish 🇹🇷 Sugar-Free Gluten-Free Vegetarian 🥦Halal 🕌

Classic Rice Pilaf bakes to fluffy, separate grains scented with saffron and a gentle kick of cayenne. Butter, olive oil, and lightly browned onion add richness and aroma, while chicken stock infuses savory depth. Serve it alongside roasted meats or grilled vegetables when you want a warmly spiced, reliable side that feels special yet familiar.

Prep15 mins
Cook45 mins
Serves6
DifficultyEasy

1

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

In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and oil. Add the onion; cook, stirring, until lightly browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat.
3

Put the rice in a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Add the onion and stir until the rice is well coated. Set the dish on a baking sheet.
4

In a saucepan, combine the chicken stock, salt, cayenne pepper, and saffron. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
5

Pour the stock mixture over the rice in the baking dish and stir to combine. Spread the mixture evenly over the bottom of the pan and cover tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
6

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and fluff the rice with a fork.