Chicken Liver Pilaf Recipe

Name: Chicken Liver Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups long-grain rice; 5 cups water; 1 chicken stock cube; 1 medium onion, minced (about 3/4 cup); 10 ounces chicken livers; 8 ounces butter; 2 tablespoons currants or 2 tablespoons raisins; 2 tablespoons pine nuts (I often sub toasted, slivered almonds); 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups long-grain rice
5 cups water
1 chicken stock cube
1 medium onion, minced (about 3/4 cup)
10 ounces chicken livers
8 ounces butter
2 tablespoons currants or 2 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons pine nuts (I often sub toasted, slivered almonds)
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
salt and pepper

1
Cook the livers in 1 tblsp of the butter, and when firm outside, cool and mince into small cubes.
2
Saute the onion and livers in the remaining butter.
3
Add the rice and stir to coat the rice with fat.
4
Cook like this for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Add the water, currants, pine nuts and spices and bring to the boil.
6
Cover and cook for about 20 minutes, when all the water has been absorbed and the rice is cooked.
7
Remove lid of pan, cover with a clean dish towel and replace lid.
8
Allow to steam for 10 minutes.
9
Remove lid and fluff rice with a fork.
10
Note: if you have chicken stock, replace the water with that and forego the stock cube.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups long-grain rice, 5 cups water, 1 chicken stock cube, 1 medium onion, minced (about 3/4 cup), and more.

Yes, Chicken Liver Pilaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Liver Pilaf

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