European
Hungary - Side Dishes
Párolt Rizs
Chef's Menu Description
Fluffy Hungarian steamed white rice, sweated in sunflower oil with a half onion before simmering in seasoned water until dry and separate.
Ingredients
- • 300g long-grain white rice
- • 550ml water or light vegetable broth
- • 1/2 medium onion, left whole
- • 2 tbsp sunflower oil
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Rinse rice until water runs clear. Heat sunflower oil in a saucepan, add the rice, and stir for 2 minutes over medium heat until chalky white and fragrant.
2
Phase 2
Pour in boiling water, add the salt, and submerge the half onion cut-side down into the centre of the pot.
3
Phase 3
Bring to a boil, cover with a tight-fitting lid, turn the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
4
Phase 4
Remove from heat, discard the onion half, let rest for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve.