Fragrant Jasmine Rice Pilaf Recipe

Name: Fragrant Jasmine Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 large shallot, chopped (about 1/3 cup); 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt; 2 cups jasmine rice; 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth; One 3-inch-long piece orange zest, removed with a vegetable peeler; 1/2 cinnamon stick; 1/3 cup salted cashews, coarsely chopped; 1 scallion, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large shallot, chopped (about 1/3 cup)
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
2 cups jasmine rice
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
One 3-inch-long piece orange zest, removed with a vegetable peeler
1/2 cinnamon stick
1/3 cup salted cashews, coarsely chopped
1 scallion, thinly sliced

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Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
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Add the shallots, cumin and salt.
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Cook, stirring, until the shallots are tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Stir in the rice until the grains are well coated with the buttery shallot mixture.
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Add the broth, orange zest and cinnamon stick.
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Bring to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to medium-low.
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Cook until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
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Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
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Fluff with a fork, discarding the zest and cinnamon stick.
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Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with the cashews and scallions.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 large shallot, chopped (about 1/3 cup), 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Fragrant Jasmine Rice Pilaf falls under the General 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.

Fragrant Jasmine Rice Pilaf

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