Rice Pilaf (Pilaff)

Difficulty Level: Easy.

Category: Main course.

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Yield (Make): 4 persons.

Cuisine: French, European, Mediterranean, Chinese.  

Ingredients:

>> Long grained rice - 2 cups.

>> Vegetable stock - 4 cups.

>> Oil - 1 tbsp.

>> Onion (sliced) - 1 medium.

>> Dried thyme - ½ tsp.

>> Bay leaf - 1.

>> Chopped parsley, dill or chives for garnishing - 2 tsp.

>> Salt and pepper powder to taste.

Methods:

Soak the rice in water for about 10 minutes, drain and keep aside. Heat the oil in a thick bottomed pan and fry the onions till golden brown. Add rice and fry 2 - 3 minutes.

Add the vegetable stock, salt and pepper and mix gently. Cover with a lid and cook on a very low flame till all the water is evaporated and the rice is tender. Garnish with herbs and serve at once.