Pita Bread Spiced Rice / Pilaf
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains

Pita Bread Spiced Rice / Pilaf

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.

Ingredients

  • • 2 cups short-grain rice
  • • 1/2 cup vermicelli, broken
  • • 3 tbsp ghee
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 2 1/2 cups chicken stock

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Rinse the rice and drain well.

2
Phase 2

Melt the ghee and fry the vermicelli, stirring, until deep golden.

3
Phase 3

Add the rice and stir 2 minutes to coat in the ghee.

4
Phase 4

Add the stock and salt, boil, then cover on the lowest heat 15-20 minutes.

5
Phase 5

Rest 10 minutes and fluff with a fork.