Rice Pilaf Recipe

Time40m

Serves4

Specially seasoned rice.

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Ingredients

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1
Rinse the Rice
In a fine mesh strainer, rinse the long-grain rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming gummy.
2
Chop the Vegetables
Dice the medium onion and mince the garlic cloves finely. Set aside.

3
Sauté the Aromatics
In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4
Toast the Rice
Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan. Stir well to coat the rice with the oil and cook for about 2-3 minutes, allowing it to lightly toast and absorb the flavors.
5
Add Liquid and Seasonings
Pour in 2 cups of vegetable broth and add salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and the bay leaf. Stir to combine.
6
Simmer the Rice
Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
7
Fluff and Serve
Once cooked, remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Remove the bay leaf, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve warm.