Braised (Pilaf) Rice

Braised (Pilaf) Rice


1. Place 3 oz butter in an ovenproof pan; add onion.

2. Cook gently without colour, 2-3 minutes, and then add the rice.

3. Cook gently without colour, 2-3 minutes.

4. Add the hot stock should be about twice the amount of liquid to rice. Stir well and season.

5. Cover with a lid or buttered greaseproof paper.

6. Place in a hot oven 230-250°C approx 20 minutes or until rice is tender.

7. When cooked carefully mix in the remaining butter with a fork.

8. For variations try mixing in some fried mushroom slices and toasted pine nuts and parsley, or peas and diced peppers or ham, or add some grated cheese just before serving.

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