Basmati Rice Pilaf

Basmati Rice Pilaf

Chicken stock, onion, and a bay leaf add a delicious flavor to this simple basmati rice pilaf.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
244 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Heat chicken stock in a saucepan until boiling; keep hot until ready to use.
Step 2
Heat vegetable oil in a 2 quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and bay leaf in the hot oil until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir basmati rice into onion mixture until rice is coated with oil.
Step 4
Pour hot chicken stock into the rice mixture. Season with salt; stir.
Step 5
Bring rice mixture to a boil; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Continue simmering until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
Step 6
Remove saucepan from heat and discard bay leaf. Add butter and fluff the rice with a fork.
Basmati Rice Pilaf
Basmati Rice Pilaf
Basmati Rice Pilaf
Basmati Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup uncooked basmati rice
  • 0.25 cup finely diced onion
  • 1.5 cups chicken stock

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