Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Arak Spiced Rice / Pilaf
Chef's Menu Description
Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups long-grain rice
- • 1 cup vermicelli, broken into pieces
- • 3 tbsp butter
- • 3 cups chicken stock
- • 1/2 tsp salt
- • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Wash the rice in cold water until it runs clear, then drain well.
2
Phase 2
Melt the butter in a pot and fry the vermicelli, stirring, until deep golden.
3
Phase 3
Add the rice and stir 2 minutes so each grain is coated in butter.
4
Phase 4
Pour in the stock, add salt, and bring to a boil.
5
Phase 5
Cover, reduce to low, and steam 18 minutes without lifting the lid.
6
Phase 6
Rest off the heat 10 minutes, fluff with a fork, and scatter pine nuts on top.