Lebanese Pilaf
By Leslie Blythe Rice Simmering
September 5, 2023
Lebanese pilaf is a simple rice dish that is popular throughout the Middle East. It is made with long grain white rice, vermicelli noodles, pine nuts, and butter. Some recipes may also call for a dash of cinnamon or other spices. To make Lebanese pilaf, the vermicelli noodles and rice are first toasted in the butter until golden. Broth is then added, and the rice is cooked until it is tender and the liquid has been absorbed. The pilaf is then fluffed with a fork and served.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 2 - 3 Servings
Directions
1In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the rice, vermicelli, and pine nuts, and cook, stirring constantly, until golden but not brown.
2In a heatproof bowl, heat the chicken broth in the microwave until very hot but not boiling, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour the heated broth over the rice mixture, and let it come to a full boil over medium heat.
3Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. Stir in the raisins and parsley (if using). Fluff the rice before serving.
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